Triada World
Our People
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.
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.
MS, LDN, FAAMFM, ABAAHP
President & CEO
Advanced Practice Nutritionist and Nutrition & Metabolic Medicine Practitioner. Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Holds a Master's in Nutritional Biochemistry from New York Medical College. 25+ years of nonprofit leadership experience serving children and families. Founder architecting Triada World's multi-sector farm-food-health consortium integrating regenerative organic agriculture and personalized nutrition.
MD
Chairman, Board of Directors
30+ year career in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. Former Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and attending physician at Montefiore Medical Center. Chaired the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and directed the Biomarker Analytical Research Core and Montefiore Biospecimen Repository. Previously Clinical Director of the Parkland Hospital Lipid Clinic at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Vice Chairman
Healthcare business development executive with 10+ years driving growth across diagnostic laboratories and medical technology organizations in the Greater Chicago Area. Founder of a healthcare consultancy focused on laboratory optimization. Leads initiatives to expand clinical outreach and streamline operations for private practices and health systems. Known for translating complex clinical and operational needs into actionable business solutions.
PMP
Treasurer & Secretary
Graduate of the United States Naval Academy and American University's International Relations graduate program, specializing in negotiation and complex systems analysis. Naval Officer with multiple operational deployments. VP of Development & Public Relations and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Catawater LLC. PMP-certified with deep expertise in translating complex scientific and technical initiatives into actionable organizational strategy.
Board Member
Specialist in medical practice management, operations, and strategic development. Expertise spans physician recruitment and management, medical practice mergers and acquisitions, practice start-up and organization, electronic medical records implementation, and technology integration across healthcare systems.
Board Member
Real Estate Broker and Chicago community leader. Former President of the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) and operating board member at the Chicago Maritime Arts Center. Brings deep community engagement expertise and an extensive civic network to Triada World's urban health and wellness initiatives.
RN, MSN, NP
Board Member & Faculty
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a decade of clinical experience across medical and surgical settings. Faculty at Clark University contributing to integrative health curriculum. Doctoral candidate in holistic nursing. President of The Kindred Spirit Inc., providing integrative health coaching for 7+ years. MSN with Holistic Nursing Concentration, Tennessee State University.
Triada World was founded by four individuals who each brought distinct expertise — from nutritional biochemistry and environmental science to nonprofit leadership and community building — and shared a common conviction that the root causes of chronic disease demand a systems-level response.
MS, LDN, FAAMFM, ABAAHP
Co-Founder
Advanced Practice Nutritionist with 25+ years of nonprofit leadership serving children and families in developing countries. Co-owns a precision medical nutrition practice. Specialized in science-driven strategies that bridge agriculture, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine into practical health solutions.
Co-Founder
Chemistry background with extensive experience managing large civil engineering and environmental remediation projects — improving soil, water, and air quality. Co-founded Wholistic Nutrition, a functional medicine practice and coaching school. Created a child gardening program deploying tower gardens across the Indianapolis area.
Co-Founder
Founder, strategist, and community builder with a background in nonprofit and faith-based leadership, marketing, and communications. Founder of Stillwell, a hospitality and wellness group. Executive Director & Co-Founder of Zoi Arts, a Chicago-based arts education nonprofit dedicated to cultivating creativity and access for all people.
Co-Founder
Management consultant with expertise in healthcare and life sciences. Champion for health education and equity in resourcing to support healthy lifestyles. Has worked with both nonprofits and for-profits to address the most significant trends in healthcare, nutrition, fitness, and health education.
Leading scientists, physicians, farmers, and practitioners who bring deep expertise and shared vision to our research and community programs.
Ed.D., Harvard Graduate School of Education
Adjunct Professor of Medical Education, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Co-leads the Physician Wellness program that established the first Transcendental Meditation program in a US medical school. An expert in contemplative pedagogy and whole-person physician training.
Managing Partner, Solutions in the Land LLC
Former Agricultural Director at Dancing Goat Distillery and Executive Director of Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. Brings decades of practical expertise in sustainable and regenerative farming systems.
PhD, Molecular Biology
Co-founder & Chief Scientist, Health Research Institute (HRILabs.org)
Professor of Molecular Biology at Maharishi International University and a globally recognized authority on GMO and food safety science. Instrumental in shaping evidence-based food labeling and agricultural policy worldwide.
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. His research focuses on the metabolic and mitochondrial underpinnings of autism spectrum disorder and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
MD, MD(H), ABAARM; Board-Certified OB/GYN
Integrative Oncology Expert
Author of Breaking the Cancer Code, with 20+ years in integrative cancer care. Combines conventional medicine with evidence-based natural therapies to address root causes of chronic disease and cancer recurrence.
PhD, Plant Pathology
Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology, Purdue University
50+ years of research and 300+ publications in soil microbial ecology and plant-pathogen interactions. A preeminent voice on glyphosate's effects on soil biology and human health, advising governments and scientific bodies worldwide.
Executive Director of Operations & Sales, Functional Genomic Analysis
20+ years in functional genomics, including National Director of Sales at MGNA and leadership at Tree of Life Health. Bridges clinical genomics research with practical health and wellness applications.
CEO, Biocanic
Former VP of Strategy at ResMed and founder of a health intelligence platform. Specializes in translating complex health data into actionable insights for individuals, clinicians, and research teams.
PhD, Molecular Nutrition
Assistant Professor, Iowa State University; Director, McNeill Lab
Molecular nutritionist whose research investigates miRNA regulation in neurodevelopment and aging. Her work illuminates how dietary factors shape gene expression and long-term neurological health outcomes.
PhD, Statistical & Quantitative Genetics, Iowa State University
Chair Emeritus, Triada World; President, Ag Advisory Ltd.
50+ years in agronomy with consulting expertise spanning ~165,000 acres. Bridges quantitative genetics research and on-the-ground regenerative agricultural practice, informing Triada's farm-to-health research framework.
CTN, Certified Traditional Naturopath
Founder & Clinical Director, Functional Genomic Analysis Institute
Key PEARL Study collaborator specializing in genomics and epigenetics within the Clinical Translational Network. Develops protocols that translate nutrigenomic insights into individualized clinical interventions.
Landowner & Farm Manager, Clive, Iowa
Stewards farmland across multiple counties in Iowa and Missouri with a commitment to regenerative agriculture and conservation. Brings a landowner's perspective to the practical and economic dimensions of soil health and sustainable food production.
Founder, Nutiva; Executive Producer, Kiss the Ground; Co-founder, ARC & American Regeneration
Pioneering regenerative food entrepreneur who built Nutiva into a leading organic brand. Executive produced the acclaimed documentary Kiss the Ground, accelerating global awareness of soil regeneration as a climate and health solution.
Rice University; 24-year Marine Corps Veteran
Director of Operations, Understanding Ag LLC
Leads operational strategy at Understanding Ag and owns a regenerative agriculture business. His military leadership background and on-farm experience make him a trusted advisor on scaling regenerative systems for landowners and producers.
PhD, University of Illinois; Postdoctoral Fellow, Washington University & Duke University
Assistant Professor of Nutrition Science, Utah State University
A field leader in agro-health research, investigating how agricultural practices — from soil management to animal husbandry — shape the nutritional composition of food and downstream human metabolic health.
PhD, Animal Science
Founding Partner, Understanding Ag LLC & Soil Health Academy
Sixth-generation farmer who has trained 4,000+ farmers and helped regenerate millions of acres across North America. A preeminent educator and practitioner in holistic planned grazing, cover cropping, and integrated crop-livestock systems.
PhD, Biomedical Research
Founder, Yeoman Consulting Services LLC; Medical Educator, Baylor College of Medicine
20+ years in biomedical research with expertise in cancer biology and nuclear protein chemistry. A medical educator at Baylor College of Medicine whose work connects cutting-edge bench science to translational clinical applications.
Co-founder, American Regeneration
Former California Director at Children's Health Defense and founding partner of Free Now Foundation. A corporate background in IP and brand licensing informs her strategic approach to building regenerative food and health movements.
PhD, Ayurvedic Science
Ayurvedic Health Educator, Maharishi International University; Consultant, The Raj
Born in Kerala, India, she teaches Ayurveda, digestive health, and Nadi Vigyan (pulse diagnosis) at Maharishi International University and consults at The Raj Ayurvedic Health Center. Her work integrates ancient Indian systems science with modern health research.
Triada World is actively building its scientific advisory network and seeking research, philanthropic, and community partnerships.
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