Meryl Fury, MS, RN, is President and CEO of Plant Based Support and a registered nurse, educator, and trainer. She holds a master’s degree in nursing, plus certificates in plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and plant-based cuisine through Rouxbe. Her approach makes health education welcoming and accessible.

Dr. James Thompson is a graduate of Washington University School of Medicine. He spent 34 years in a Chicago-based group practice specializing in allergy, asthma, and immunology. He is also a certified integrative nutrition health coach, with a focus on promoting wellness and healthy living.

Timaree Hagenburger, RD, is a registered dietitian, nutrition educator, and author of The Foodie Bar Way. She holds a master’s degree in public health and brings more than 20 years of experience as a college nutrition professor. Her practical, encouraging approach helps people enjoy preparing nourishing plant-based meals and build habits that fit everyday life.

Dr. Patrice High, DO, is founder and CEO of NuEmpowerment Health LLC and is board-certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. With more than 20 years in primary care, she helps women build sustainable habits that support their health and energy. Her warm, practical approach draws on evidence-based lifestyle strategies and her own experience transforming her health.