Plant Based Nutrition Movement
Board of Directors
The Plant Based Nutrition Movement is a collaboration between medical practioners and passionate community members committed to amplifying the message of plant based nutrition’s power to prevent, halt, and often even heal our most debilitating chronic illnesses.
The board of directors of PBNM have dedicated time an energy to the organization. They are leaders in the Chicagoland plant based nutrition world and share PBNM’s mission of fighting chronic disease with plants.
As members of the Board of Directors of PBNM, each has agreed to:
Embrace PBNM’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for PBNM and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission
Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission
Give a meaningful personal annual financial donation
Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
Participate fully in one or more committees
Meet Our Board of Directors
Ashwani Garg M.D.
Director
A physician passionate about more than just “treating” his patients, but rather Healing them! Food truly IS medicine.
Tom Isaacson M.D.
Director
Interventional Cardiologist and Restauranteur, Dr Isaacson passionately promotes plat based nutrition to patients and non-patients alike
Carlos Reynes M.D.
Director
Committed for over 25 years to healing patients naturally with food being the first line of defense
Narayan Tata M.D.
Director
A specialist in pain management, Dr Tata discovered a powerful new tool in his healing toolbox … plant based nutrition!
Sherry Shrallow
Director
A whole food plant based diet saved her life. Now her accomplishments helping others transition is this author / chef’s mission
Karen Kornick RN
Director
An RN and plant-based nutrition coach, Karen Kornick brings over 35 years of experience in the health and wellness industry to PBNM
Erin Sinnaeve APN
Director
Witnessing first hand the damage the SAD diet has on families fuels Erin Sinnaeve’s (APN & FNP-C) determination to get more plants on her patients’ plates
Venkata Vedam
Director
Since learning about the power of plant based nutrition to heal severe illness, Venkata Vedam has become a powerful advocate. He’s a force of nature!
Janet Marie Pearson
Director
having grown up believing she was eating healthy, Janet Pearson discovered through research that plant based nutrition is the healthiest, and is committed to teaching others how
Marcy Pritzen
Director
Committed to inspiring others and finding ways to leverage her personal and professional experience to influence change
Steve Pritzen
Director
Passionate about endurance sports and fitness, Steve Pritzen has incorporated a plant based diet to optimize his training and performance
Betsy Bruns
Director
Betsy Bruns brings her supportive, interactive approach to teaching others how to take control of their health through plant based nutrition.
Irina Kuznetsova
Director
Following some serious family health issues, Irina Kutznova discovered the healing power of plants. So convinced, she and her husband opened a plant centered cafe!
Judi Bryan
Director, Secretary
Well versed in adaptation, from social media, to technology, her best adaptation was in healing decades long health issues with plant based nutrition, regardless of age.