Perfect Day, maker of dairy proteins that are nutritionally identical to what comes from a cow, according to the company, has named eight founding members of its sustainability and health advisory council, which will guide the company about matters of health and wellness, as well as the environment.
The council includes experts across agriculture, health and wellness, food policy, sustainability, and nutrition, charged with advising the company on its roadmap to tackle the most significant food and environmental issues with the greatest impact; providing diverse perspectives to help Perfect Day navigate challenges at the intersection of health, agriculture, sustainability, food, and technology; and holding Perfect Day accountable to ensure that business and global impact go hand-in-hand.
The full council includes:
• Okezue Bell, creator, ideator, changemaker, biotech and AI developer
• Leonardo DiCaprio, Academy Award winning actor and environmental activist
• Katharine Kreis, country director, Peace Corps Eswatini; formerly director of strategic initiatives and lead for nutrition innovation at PATH
• Dariush Mozaffarian, professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy at Tufts University
• Danielle Nierenberg, president of Food Tank
• Mary Shelman, former head of the Harvard Business School Agribusiness program and renowned agtech expert
• David Stukus, MD, pediatric allergist/immunologist, researcher, and patient advocate
• Ann M. Veneman, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and UNICEF executive director
"We began Perfect Day with a mission to create a kinder, greener tomorrow,” said Perfect Day CEO and co-founder Ryan Pandya, in a statement. “Our mission is urgent, and the direction of this group will help us maximize our impact. Leonardo DiCaprio and our other Council members share our passion and hunger to combat the climate crisis and foster a global food system that prioritizes nutrition equity. Together, we'll work to bring more nutritious, scalable, and sustainable options to people around the world."
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