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Padma Lakshmi
An author, activist, media personality, and chef, Padma Lakshmi is a Jane of all trades. She's hosted the cooking competition program Top Chef , for which she has received several Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Reality Host. She is also creator, host, and executive producer of the critically-acclaimed docuseries Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi , which explores the food and culture of immigrant and indigenous communities across America. When she isnt behind or in front of the camera, Lakshmi dedicates her time to charitable and philanthropic efforts. She is an outspoken advocate for immigrant rights, women's rights, and the independent restaurant industry, and has worked with organizations such as the United Nations and the American Civil Liberties Union. She is the co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America, a nonprofit organization focused on increasing awareness, education, research, and legislative advocacy against the disease.
Source: Wikipedia
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Anisha Jackson
Anisha Jackson is an award-winning Supplier Diversity Manager. Throughout Anisha's career, she has driven positive business outcomes for several Fortune 500 companies including Ericsson, T-Mobile and now American Family Insurance Enterprise which includes The General, Homesite, Main Street America and CONNECT. In her current role as the Supplier Diversity Manager, Anisha is focused on developing a diverse supplier ecosystem that is socially and environmentally responsible. Through every system and initiative Anisha creates she aims to drive the economic impact necessary to champion dreams across all communities so that everyone can rise.
Vivian Rhoads
Vivian Rhoads joined Pharmavite in 2018 as the Divisional Vice President of Innovation before being promoted to president of the Women's Health Business Unit in 2022. As president, Vivian is responsible for leading Pharmavite's EQUELLE and Uqora businesses while accelerating their growth. With over a decade of experience in building scalable, world-class organizations, Vivian has a unique perspective on growth strategies and innovation. She gained hands-on experience in leading both larger CPG companies and smaller Health & Wellness CPG start-ups, including working with PepsiCo/Frito-lay, Wrigley/Mars, Molson Coors, Coca-Cola, Starbucks, Clorox, Nissin, Thai Union and Nestl. Vivian earned her MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin and a bachelor's in business from the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she was born. She is married to John Rhoads and has two children (Anita - age nine, Victor - age seven).
Tabitha Brown
Tabitha Brown is an actress, online personality, and advocate for health who is best known for her infectious personality and uplifting content. Though she's been an actress for several years, she has become best known for her social media platform, where she has amassed millions of followers for her online cooking show, quick recipe tutorials, funny stories, and inspirational posts. Brown is also an advocate for veganism and plant-based eating, and tours the country to incorporate these ideals into her motivational talks. This year, Brown will be taking her platform to a bigger screen with own competitive cooking show, CompliPlated .
Sources: Wikipedia, Vibe, Tabitha Brown Official Website
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