The discussion will focus on the intersection of climate change, animal agriculture, and nutrition, integrating health, ethics, and environmental sustainability themes.
BIO: Gaia Kile is the author of Menu of Hope: Alternatives to the Food That is Destroying Our Planet, a heartfelt exploration of how animal agriculture impacts our climate and environment, and how we can come together to create meaningful change.
A Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine, Gaia brings both compassion and science to his work as a lifelong community activist. He led the Ann Arbor Plant Based Support potluck support group and co-founded Washtenaw Optimal Wellness, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping communities thrive through longevity and health. Over the years, he has also partnered with many organizations working to confront climate change and protect our planet’s future.
For more than 40 years, Gaia has been involved with a cooperative vegetarian community, embodying the very principles of compassion, sustainability, and shared purpose that guide his life and work.