WFPB TEAM
We are the game-changing force behind a better planet for all.
Who We Are.
We are a community of challengers of the status quo, warriors of truth, and pioneers of world change. We are all working together for our common goal: A disease-free, knowledgeable, and sustainable global community.
BOARD OF ADVISORS
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T. Colin Campbell, PhD.
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Will Tuttle, PhD.
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Dean Ornish, MD.
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Doug Lisle, PhD.
Caldwell B. Esselstyn, MD.
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John McDougall, MD.
Culinary Medicine
Chef Del Sroufe
Culinary Medicine
Chef Ramses Bravo
Ann Crile Esselstyn
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Pamela Popper, ND., PhD.
Jane Esselstyn, RN.
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Kathy Freston
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T. Colin Campbell, PhD.
Dr. T. Colin Campbell, is a scientist known worldwide by many as the “father of science” of the fast-growing nutritional plant-based movement thanks to being one of the pioneers in education and research in nutrition. His legacy, The China Study, is one of the most comprehensive studies ever conducted on health and nutrition. Through his immense work, Dr. Campbell has inspired thousands of leaders and patients around the world to change their lifestyles and implement clinical and public health programs to not only prevent but successfully reverse chronic degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis among others.
T. Colin Campbell PhD., is the Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University, author of over 300 research papers, co-author of Whole: Rethinking The Science Of Nutrition, and the international best-seller The China Study.
Dr. Will Tuttle, visionary educator and musician, is the author of the international best-seller, The World Peace Diet. A former Zen monk and recipient of the Courage of Conscience Award,he is cofounder ofThe Worldwide Prayer Circle for Animalsand is a vegan since 1980.
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Dean Ornish, MD.
Dean Ornish MD is the president and founder of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, California, as well as Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.Dr. Ornish is the author of six books, all national bestsellers.He is a revolutionary thought leader in healthcare and medicine, proving through 35 years of research studies that comprehensive lifestyle changes can improve chronic conditions and transform lives.
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Doug Lisle, PhD.
Doug Lisle, PhD., is the Director of Research for The TrueNorth Health Center, and the psychologist for the McDougall Wellness Program.He is also the pioneer psychologist of Esteem Dynamics.
Caldwell B. Esselstyn, MD., is a trained surgeon from the Cleveland Clinic and the St. George’s Hospital in London, author of the book Prevent & Reverse Hearth Disease,and director of the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute.
John McDougall, MD., is a board-certified internist, author of 11 national best-selling books including The Starch Solution, host of the television show “McDougall M.D.,” and medical director of the 10-day, live-in McDougall Program.
Chef Del Sroufe is a member of The Wellness Forum and the co-owner and chef at Wellness Forum Foods. After a lifetime of yo-yo dieting, he has lost over 200 pounds on a low fat, plant-based diet. Sroufe is the author of three cookbooks, The China Study Quick and Easy Cookbook, Better Than Vegan and the bestseller, Forks Over Knives—The Cookbook. Visit ChefDelSroufe.com
Culinary Medicine
Chef Ramses Bravo
Chef Bravo is a professional whole food plant-based chef and the author of many best-selling books including the Bravo! cookbook, as well as Bravo Express!. He teaches adults and children how to cook absolutely delicious WFPB meals without sugar, salt, and oil. He is the executive chef for True North Health Center since 2007 and the leading Chef for the Culinary Medicine program for WFPB.ORG.
Ann Crile Esselstyn
Ann Crile Esselstyn is a relentlessly energetic and creative advocate for the plant-based, whole-food way of life. She is the author of the recipe section of Dr. Esselstyn’s bestselling book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, and co-author of The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook with her daughter, Jane.
Ann never stops looking for ways to bring that important agenda to delicious life, devising ever more practical and powerful ways to shop, cook, and engage even the most reluctant eaters in the plant-perfect diet. She is a graduate of Smith College and holds a Masters in Education from Wheelock College. Ann taught English and History for 27 years at Laurel School in Cleveland, Ohio, where she received the Hostatler Award for Outstanding Teaching.
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Pamela Popper, ND., PhD.
Dr. Pam Popper is a naturopath, an internationally recognized expert on nutrition, medicine and health, and the Executive Director of The Wellness Forum. Dr. Popper is the author of several books; her most recent is Solving America’s Healthcare Crisis. She is the Founder of The Wellness Forum Foundation, which offers programming in schools designed to improve children’s health through better nutrition.
Dr. Pam Popper is a straight-talking professional who is not afraid to criticize national health organizations, government agencies, medical professionals, pharmaceutical companies, agricultural organizations and manufacturing companies, many of whom have agendas and priorities that interfere with distributing truthful information and promoting public health.
Jane Esselstyn, RN., is the co-author of The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook,The Engine 2 Cookbook, and the creator of the recipe sections of #1 NYTimes bestseller, Plant-Strong and The Engine 2 Seven Day Rescue, by Rip Esselstyn. Her annual conference, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease and Autoimmune Disease for Women, focuses on the power of a plant-based approach to eliminate this #1 killer of women and other preventable, lifestyle related diseases.
Kathy Freston is a bestselling author with a focus on healthy eating and conscious living. She is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lean, Veganist, Quantum Wellness, The Book of Veganish and her latest, Clean Protein. A media favorite, Kathy has appeared frequently on national television, including Ellen, The Dr.Oz Show, Charlie Rose, Good Morning America, The Talk, The Martha Stewart Show, Extra and Oprah.