As a lifelong learner, Janet has worn many hats both personally and professionally. When she learned about the power of an all plant diet, Janet dove in and never looked back. She regularly attends summits and courses to keep up with the latest research on nutrition. She has presented locally and on several podcasts with PBNM.org and PBNSG.org. Janet is a volunteer board member with Plant Based Nutrition Movement and Sage Circle Alliance, both are non-profits focused on child nutrition, community awareness and education. Follow her at Vegan Home Cook Group on Facebook and Vegan Home Cook Mom on Instagram.

These are the courses Janet learned from and they have also shaped her plant based cooking style and helped her find her joy in the kitchen:

• Plant Based Nutrition Course with T. Collin Campbell, eCornell University.
• Plant Based Cooking Rouxbe Course with Forks Over Knives
• Vegan Cooking with Food Revolution Network
• Vegan Basics Course with The Vegan Coach
• Vegan Cafe Raw Food in person courses with restaurant owner.
• Plant Based Courses with Chef Bravo with True North
• Plant Based Seasonal Foods with Chef Sant
• Whole Grain Bread Baking with Chef Del with Center for Nutrition Studies

Janet enjoys sharing what she learned to make this lifestyle easier for others. She hosts local events as a Building Healthy Communities Leader with PCRM.org transitioning from Plant Pure Pod Leader.

Janet’s professional experience includes 40 years in office administration, business sales, customer service, direct marketing cosmetic sales, special event equipment sales, staffing sales.

She has been Involved in the Scouting America Program as a Girl Scout in her youth and Boy Scouts as a mom of two sons. Janet participated actively as a leader in their Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop. She also taught religious education with her church. Janet learned how to present and public speak from the Toastmasters program.