Engage with knowledgeable speakers, presenting topics of health, compassion, and environmental regeneration.
| Speakers | Topics | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Zepeda | Save Animals, Say No to Amendment 2 in November | 11:30am |
| Tim Kaufman of Fatman Rants | How to Get Started and Stay in the Game | 12:30pm |
| Crystal Heath, DVM, of OurHonor.org | Riding the Divide Between Activists and Veterinarians | 1:30pm |
| Cyrus Khambatta, PhD and Jacinda Shapiro, RN, BSN, CDCES, DipACLM | The Ins and Outs of Protein Metabolism for Insulin Sensitivity and Optimal Health | 2:30pm |
| Faith Felder, MD | How to Live to 103, Use 0 Medications, and Have Great Sex Until the Day You Die: A Primer for Life and Longevity | 3:30pm |
| Jacinda Shapiro | Speaker Coordinator | |
Melissa Zepeda
Save Animals, Say No to Amendment 2 in November
Melissa Zepeda: is an attorney and animal rights advocate. Melissa serves as a volunteer on the Florida Wildlife Commission’s Bear Stakeholder Group to monitor bear management activities of the FWC. Melissa has attended several FWC meetings and has spoken to the Commissioners on a variety of wildlife issues including protecting the skyway pelicans, strengthening captive wildlife regulations, and prohibitions on invasive species. To help Floridians learn about what’s happening with animals in their state, she has started the “Florida Loves Animals” YouTube channel. In her spare time, Melissa and her husband volunteer as a foster family for several local rescue groups.In 2018 Florida Voices for Animals, Inc. (FVA) presented her with one of the two Animal Hero Awards that year for her tireless and successful efforts to help pass Amendment 13 which stopped greyhound racing in Florida. Melissa serves on FVA’s Advisory board as a legal advisor.
Tim Kaufman
How to Get Started and Stay in the Game
- Join Tim Kaufman as he recounts his journey from battling addiction and chronic disease, alongside obesity, to becoming a thriving plant-based athlete, losing over 200 pounds. He will inspire and show you the transformative possibilities of a whole-food, plant-exclusive lifestyle. He will also share key tips to get started and stay in the game.
Crystal Heath, DVM, of OurHonor.org
Riding the Divide between Activists and Veterinarians
Dr. Crystal Heath is a renowned shelter veterinarian recognized as one of Vox’s 2023 Future Perfect 50 for her contributions to ethical animal care and advocacy. As the Executive Director of Our Honor, a nonprofit supporting veterinary professionals in promoting ethical practices, she plays a pivotal role in advancing humane treatment of all species. Dr. Heath also serves on the board of LEAP (Leaders for Ethics Animals and the Planet), an organization dedicated to fostering humane leadership among youth. Additionally, she is a founding member of Veterinarians Against Ventilation Shutdown. Her work and perspectives have been featured in numerous prominent publications, including the New York Times, Vox, The Guardian, and the Los Angeles Times, and she has shared her expertise on various media platforms. Dr. Heath’s opinion pieces have appeared in reputable outlets like the British Veterinary Journal and the Los Angeles Times
Cyrus Khambatta, PhD
The Ins and Outs of Protein Metabolism for Insulin Sensitivity and Optimal Health
Cyrus Khambatta, PhD is the New York Times bestselling co-author of Mastering Diabetes, and has helped more than 10,000 people reverse the underlying cause of insulin resistance. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 2003, as well as a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley in 2012.
He is an expert in both type 1 and 2 diabetes, has been living with type 1 diabetes since 2002, and has reduced his insulin use by more than 40% using a food-first approach. In 2022, Mastering Diabetes was acquired by the health and wellness company Love.Life, to complement its medically supervised offerings with coaching services that combat various chronic health conditions.
Jacinda Shapiro, RN, BSN, CDCES, DipACLM
The Ins and Outs of Protein Metabolism for Insulin Sensitivity and Optimal Health
Jacinda Shapiro is the owner and operator of EmpowerMe Diabetes Health and a certified insulin pump trainer. She is a Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), and a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (DipACLM). Jacinda is on a mission to change the narrative around diabetes care by empowering individuals to take control of their health from the comfort of their homes.
In addition to running EmpowerMe Diabetes Health, Jacinda works part-time as a Diabetes Health Coach for Mastering Diabetes. Her experience in both roles is grounded in a philosophy of addressing the root cause of diabetes rather than merely treating its symptoms. She believes that health transformation begins at home, not just in the doctor’s office. Her mission is to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to take ownership of their health. By identifying patterns within their bodies, Jacinda helps her clients achieve both mental and physical well-being, optimizing their overall health.
Faith Felder, MD
How to Live to 103, Use 0 Medications, and Have Great Sex Until the Day You Die: A Primer for Life and Longevity
Faith Felder, MD has been committed to helping people dramatically improve their health for over 25 years either as Dr. Felder to her patients or "Coach Faith" to her clients.
As an Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician, Dr. Faith has been giving people back power over their own lives through expert medical counsel and guidance about the benefits of a plant-based diet, exercise, restorative sleep, stress reduction, and other powerful lifestyle changes. Following her instructions and putting these lifestyle changes into action, many of her patients are able to LIVE WITHOUT MEDS today!
As a personal Health and Wellness Coach, Coach Faith brings years of experience and commitment using the best evidence and plant-based tools available to her clients, to lose weight, break bad health habits, transform their mind and body, so that they achieve their optimal health goals today and look forward to a future full of hope, joy, and wholeness.
Faith Felder, MD has been committed to helping people dramatically improve their health for over 25 years either as Dr. Felder to her patients or "Coach Faith" to her clients.
As an Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician, Dr. Faith has been giving people back power over their own lives through expert medical counsel and guidance about the benefits of a plant-based diet, exercise, restorative sleep, stress reduction, and other powerful lifestyle changes. Following her instructions and putting these lifestyle changes into action, many of her patients are able to LIVE WITHOUT MEDS today!
As a personal Health and Wellness Coach, Coach Faith brings years of experience and commitment using the best evidence and plant-based tools available to her clients, to lose weight, break bad health habits, transform their mind and body, so that they achieve their optimal health goals today and look forward to a future full of hope, joy, and wholeness.