Dr. Barbara Royal, DVM, is a pioneering integrative veterinarian, author, and pet food formulator renowned for her holistic approach to animal care. With expertise in both conventional and alternative therapies, she enhances pet health through nutrition, acupuncture, and herbal remedies. Founder of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Centers and co-founder of the Royal Animal Health University, Dr. Royal is dedicated to advancing integrative veterinary practices.

Lee Carroll is a leading medical herbalist, educator, and mentor with over 30 years in the herbal industry, including 23 years teaching herbal medicine to health professionals and 11 years in private practice. He integrates traditional western herbalism with modern biomedical science to create personalized, effective solutions. Lee’s deep knowledge of herbs and mushrooms helps people and practitioners address health issues naturally. He is passionate about making plant medicine accessible, trustworthy, and grounded in both tradition and research.

Hanna Mandelbaum is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Evermore Pet Food, a pioneer in the human-grade pet food space. With over 15 years of expertise in ethical branding, transparency, and regulatory compliance, she's a recognized leader in reshaping the industry. Hanna is a passionate educator who speaks on sustainability, regenerative sourcing, and marketing ethics, and has championed whole-animal utilization and mission-driven partnerships through Evermore.

Dr. Trina Hazzah, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), CVCH, is a board-certified veterinary oncologist and certified veterinary Chinese herbalist with 15+ years of experience. She's internationally recognized for her pioneering work in veterinary cannabis and is the Co-Founder and President of the Veterinary Cannabis Society. Dr. Hazzah lectures and publishes on integrative oncology and nutraceuticals, educating thousands of professionals worldwide. Through her firm, Green Nile, Inc., she consults on cannabinoid therapies and holistic cancer care.

Dr. Conor Brady is a canine nutritionist, researcher, and author with a PhD in Animal Behaviour from University College Dublin, where he studied the effects of nutrition on gut health and behavior. He founded Dogs First, a leading resource for raw feeding, and wrote the acclaimed book Feeding Dogs: Raw vs Dry. A former guide dog trainer turned advocate for species-appropriate nutrition, he shares his work through writing, lectures, and the Raw Pet Medics podcast. He recently completed and submitted a groundbreaking clinical study comparing raw-fed and kibble-fed dogs for peer-reviewed publication.

Chelsea Kent is a nationally recognized expert in holistic pet nutrition, pet food regulation, and integrative wellness. Since 2007, she has led groundbreaking work in formulation, toxicity analysis, nutrient sufficiency, and functional nutrition, with a focus on fermented foods and therapeutic diets. She co-founded Hero's Pets, Solutions Pet Products, ParsleyPet, and launched TruthChelsea Media to expand her educational outreach. A sought-after speaker, she presents CE-accredited content for veterinary professionals and contributes to major outlets including Dogs Naturally Magazine, Mercola Healthy Pets, and Netflix's Pet Fooled.

Dr. Carol Smeja has pioneered the science of feeding pets to highlight that “HOW you feed your pet is just as important as WHAT you feed them.” With a PhD in psychology and sociology, she applied her background to consumer behavior research, working with Kraft, Quaker, NutraSweet, the USDA, CDC, and NCI. Inspired by her Havanese, Pip, she studied canine and feline eating behaviors using ancestral research, zoo studies, and expert interviews. With her late husband Bob, she created The Original mine Pet Platter and is now preparing a journal article to share this work.