Meryl Fury, RN
Meryl Fury, RNPresident, CEO
After years of formal study in nursing, human health, Meryl’s passion is to make a difference for people through whole food plant-based (WFPB) eating.
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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

Karen Kornick RN
Karen Kornick RNDirector
An RN and plant-based nutrition coach, Karen Kornick brings over 35 years of experience in the health and wellness industry to PBNM
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Joan Davis, RN
Joan Davis, RNDirector
Having discovered what her medical education did not prepare her for, Joan is determined to share her life-saving knowledge
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Erin Sinnaeve APN
Erin Sinnaeve APNDirector
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
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Michelle Thall, PhD
Michelle Thall, PhDDirector
Having discovered the healing power of plant-based nutrition personally, this health and fitness expert has committed to sharing what she’s learned
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Sherry Shrallow
Sherry ShrallowDirector
A whole food plant based diet saved her life. Now her accomplishments helping others transition is this author / chef’s mission
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Ewa Stankiewicz
Ewa StankiewiczDirector
PCRM EAP Food for Life Instructor, Healthy Cooking Coach, committed to changing lives “one meal at a time” Read more >
John Gagliardi
John GagliardiDirector
Following his own health transformation, John’s goal is to educate and inspire others to do the same
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Karen Bender
Karen BenderDirector
Always an Educator, Once She Learned the Power of Plants Sharing it Became Her Passion
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Peter Mierwinski
Peter MierwinskiDirector
Leaving “Counting Beans” for Cooking Them, Passionate about the Sharing the Message
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Judi Bryan
Judi BryanDirector, 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.
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