Triada World
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Triada World is built by a multidisciplinary team of scientists, physicians, nutritionists, strategists, and community leaders — united by a shared commitment to advancing human health and resilience.
Triada World
Triada World is built by a multidisciplinary team of scientists, physicians, nutritionists, strategists, and community leaders — united by a shared commitment to advancing human health and resilience.
Soil to Cell, Strategy to Action
The Triada Consortium convenes a powerful coalition of partners, community leaders, and influencers committed to transforming our food and health systems from the ground up. Together, we are taking a stand for clean food, clean water, and better health outcomes, not by waiting for change, but by designing it. This gathering marks the launch of a strategic plan and steering committee rooted in convergent design: uniting agriculture, clinical science, and community wisdom to regenerate health across sectors. From farm to table to clinic, we are building the infrastructure, data platforms, and human networks necessary to break down silos and deliver impact, locally and nationally. Triada's call is clear: the time for fragmented solutions is over. The future of health is whole, and we are here to build it.
Triada's clinical advisors, faculty, and advisors include MDs and PhDs specializing in metabolic health, genomics, inflammation, immune function, and personalized nutrition, as well as experts in regenerative and organic farming systems. Together, they guide biomarker selection, clinical study design, and the translation of agricultural and soil-health interventions into measurable human outcomes. This integrated bench ensures that food-system practices and clinical science inform one another to advance whole-person and whole-ecosystem health.
Triada World's board brings together decades of experience across medicine, research, business development, public service, and community leadership — providing strategic oversight and institutional credibility to our mission.
Co-Founder
MS, LDN, FAAMFM, ABAAHP
President & CEO
Advanced Practice Nutritionist and Nutrition & Metabolic Medicine Practitioner. Founder architecting Triada World's multi-sector farm-food-health consortium.
MD
Chairman, Board of Directors
30+ year career in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. Former Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Vice Chairman
Healthcare business development executive with 10+ years driving growth across diagnostic laboratories and medical technology organizations.
PMP
Treasurer & Secretary
Graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Naval Officer with multiple operational deployments. PMP-certified strategist.
Board Member
Specialist in medical practice management, operations, and strategic development across healthcare systems.
Board Member
Real Estate Broker and Chicago community leader. Former President of the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO).
MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
Board Member & Faculty
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and integrative health educator. Faculty at Clark University. Doctoral candidate in holistic nursing.
MBA
Board Member
Former California Director at Children's Health Defense. Founding partner of Free Now Foundation. IP and brand licensing strategist.
Clinicians, researchers, and educators advancing the science of integrative medicine, neurological health, and whole-person care.
Ed.D., Harvard Graduate School of Education
Adjunct Professor of Medical Education, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Expert in contemplative pedagogy. Co-leads the Physician Wellness program that established the first Transcendental Meditation program in a US medical school.
MSW
Faculty, Center for Mind‑Body Medicine; Senior Facilitator, Compassion Institute
Integrates clinical social work, mind‑body medicine, and community resilience practices with a focus on military and veteran populations.
MD, PhD
Director of Research, Rossignol Medical Center; Professor, University of Arizona
Leading autism neurologist and former Chief of Neurology at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Researches metabolic and mitochondrial underpinnings of ASD.
CEO, Biocanic
Former VP of Strategy at ResMed. Specializes in translating complex health data into actionable insights for clinicians and researchers.
MD, MD(H), ABAARM; Board-Certified OB/GYN
Integrative Oncology Expert
Author of Breaking the Cancer Code. 20+ years integrating conventional and natural therapies in cancer care.
Executive Director of Operations & Sales, Functional Genomic Analysis
20+ years in functional genomics. Bridges clinical genomics research with practical health and wellness applications.
CTN, Certified Traditional Naturopath
Founder & Clinical Director, Functional Genomic Analysis Institute
Key PEARL Study collaborator. Develops protocols that translate nutrigenomic insights into individualized clinical interventions.
PhD, University of Illinois; Postdoctoral Fellow, Washington University & Duke University
Assistant Professor of Nutrition Science, Utah State University
Field leader in agro-health research. Investigates how agricultural practices shape food nutritional composition and human metabolic health.
PhD, Ayurvedic Science
Ayurvedic Health Educator, Maharishi International University; Consultant, The Raj
Born in Kerala, India. Teaches Ayurveda and Nadi Vigyan (pulse diagnosis). Integrates ancient Indian systems science with modern health research.
Scientists, agronomists, and field practitioners advancing soil health, nutrient-dense food systems, and regenerative agricultural innovation.
Regenerative Agriculture Strategist & Systems Expert
Nationally respected regenerative agriculture strategist with decades of experience designing soil-health, nutrient-dense cropping, and farmer-led innovation systems.
PhD, Molecular Biology
Co-founder & Chief Scientist, Health Research Institute; Food Integrity & Environmental Health
Pioneering researcher in nutrient density, contaminant detection, and the biological impacts of agricultural systems on human health.
BA, Anthropology of Food Systems, Grinnell College
Iowa Food System Coalition & Iowa Food Consortium; Rural Organizer, Iowa Farmers Union
Leads regenerative agriculture pilots, soil-to-food nutrient mapping, and farmer-led innovation models. Soil and Water Conservation Commissioner, Poweshiek County.
PhD, Plant Pathology
Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology, Purdue University; Plant Physiology & Microbial Ecology
Global authority on plant physiology, soilborne disease, and nutrient–microbe interactions. Five-decade career shaping modern understanding of agricultural systems and ecological resilience.
PhD, Statistical & Quantitative Genetics, Iowa State University
Agronomist; Soil Biology & Crop Nutrition
Leading independent agronomist with decades of expertise in soil biology, crop nutrition, and regenerative farming systems focused on restoring ecological function and nutrient density.
PhD, Environmental Science
Director of PhD Programs, MIU Dept. of Regenerative Organic Agriculture; Agricultural Systems & Philanthropic Innovation
Develops biological ag systems to reduce chemical inputs. Leads PhD-level programs in regenerative organic agriculture at Maharishi International University.
PhD, Animal Science
Senior Advisor, Radically Regenerative; Regenerative Agriculture & Grazing Systems
Sixth-generation farmer and regenerative pioneer. Trained 4,000+ farmers, helped regenerate millions of acres, and is a leading voice in adaptive grazing and whole-system agricultural transformation.
PhD, Molecular Nutrition
Assistant Professor, Iowa State University; Director, McNeill Lab
Molecular nutritionist investigating miRNA regulation in neurodevelopment and aging. Research illuminates how diet shapes gene expression and neurological health.
Rice University; 24-year Marine Corps Veteran
Director of Operations, Regenerative Agriculture Consultant
Military leadership background and on-farm experience advising landowners on regenerative systems.
Philanthropic leaders, entrepreneurs, and researchers who guide Triada's mission, partnerships, and long-term strategy.
Philanthropic Leader, Activism & Family Farm Stewardship
Philanthropic strategist and community activist managing family regenerative farm operations while connecting farmers, families, and donors to advance soil‑to‑health initiatives.
Regenerative Agriculture Advocate & Systems Entrepreneur; CEO, Coco Clean; Co-founder, ARC & American Regeneration
Serial eco-entrepreneur and founder of Nutiva. Co-founder of Agroforestry Regeneration Communities (ARC) and American Regeneration. Author of Backyard Composting.
PhD
Development Counsel; Adjunct Faculty, University of St. Thomas; Consultant, Third Sector Services
Nonprofit governance strategist with expertise in board development, fundraising, and community-based justice initiatives. Adjunct faculty in Professional and Technical Writing.
PhD
Clinical Research Strategist & Scientific Editor
Clinical researcher and scientific editor specializing in study design, evidence synthesis, and manuscript development across nutrition, integrative health, and environmental exposure science.
Practitioners, researchers, and community leaders collaborating with Triada across health, education, and food systems.
CDP; Science of Reading Certified
Dyslexia Literacy & Learning Consultant; NYS Dept. of Education Task Force, Dyslexia & Dysgraphia
Certified Dyslexia Practitioner with nearly two decades as a public-school teacher. Served on NYS Dept. of Education's dyslexia legislative forum and 2024 Task Force for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia.
MS; RDN
Integrative & Functional Nutritionist; Host, Go With Your Gut Podcast
25+ years exploring diet, environmental exposures, and human health. Clinical experience at UCSD Cancer Center, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, and private practice.
Founder & Executive Director, Wellaroo; Former Director of Strategic Growth, Amazon
Technology, business, and medicine leader with 40+ years of experience. Co-founded Community-owned Agriculture (COA). Runs a regenerative educational farm and ranch in Washington State.
PhD, MPA, Columbia University; JD, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Education Finance Researcher; Former Director, National Public Education Financial Survey (NCES/U.S. Dept. of Education)
Nationally recognized expert in education finance whose work directly informed Title I funding allocations and federal equity policy. Nearly 20 years at the U.S. Department of Education.
Juilliard-trained
Former Creative Director, MAHA Action; Filmmaker & Educator
Juilliard-trained artist and filmmaker whose work spans film, advertising, and performing arts. Led creative projects from concept to completion across agencies, education, and production.
Triada recognizes the need for team collaboration and effective interpersonal communication to realize our larger vision. To that end, we are working with the following people and processes:
Organizational Development Consultant & Group Facilitator
Uses Dynamic Facilitation to help organizations surface hidden assumptions, unlock creativity, and co-design pathways for meaningful change through authentic dialogue.
PhD, Organization Development and Change
Scholar-Practitioner, Collaborative Learning & Participatory Design
Researcher and facilitator exploring how groups shift from defensive to open, curious states. Expertise in organization development, clinical social work, and multicultural education.
PhD, Education
Community Organizer, Educator, Speaker & Facilitator
Convenes diverse stakeholders on social, environmental, and community challenges. Author of Igniting a Bold New Democracy. Trained in coaching and leadership development.
MA
Educator, Community Organizer & Group Facilitator
Organizes Dynamic Facilitation trainings and Wisdom Councils. Co-taught facilitation courses at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Member of a Playback Theatre troupe.
Triada World was supported by four individuals who contributed early vision and administrative groundwork across nutritional biochemistry, environmental science, nonprofit leadership, and community building. The organization's board and ongoing team has carried forward the sustained development, scientific rigor, and data‑driven leadership that roots Triada on a strong, biodiverse foundation for long‑term impact.
Founding Contributor
Chemistry background managing large civil engineering and environmental remediation projects. Co-founded Wholistic Nutrition; joined Carla Heiser in 2022 to elevate family and community health.
Founding Contributor
Founder, strategist, and community builder. Executive Director & Co-Founder of Zoi Arts, a Chicago-based arts education nonprofit.
Founding Contributor
BS in political science with a business background in project management, sales, and client relations. Passionate about the power of healthy food to heal and connect.
Founding Contributor
Management consultant in healthcare and life sciences. Champion for health education, equity, and better health outcomes through nutrition and fitness.
Triada World is actively building its scientific advisory network and seeking research, philanthropic, and community partnerships.
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