Natasha Trenev, Founder & President of Natren

Probiotic pioneer, Natasha Trenev, has significantly contributed to the evolution of the probiotics industry. Prior to her work in the field, consumers had very limited knowledge of the supplement and its many benefits. Natasha's extensive experience and knowledge of the industry began with her family's 750-year history producing the most beneficial yogurt prized by the royal family of Yugoslavia.

After graduating from UCLA in 1970, a decade of research led to Natasha's development of the first revolutionary method of producing an effective and scientifically validated single strain probiotic bacteria product. Her efforts helped to establish the entire probiotics category in the world!

Dr. Chris D'Adamo

Chris D'Adamo, PhD, is a medical research scientist with expertise in the synergistic effects of healthy lifestyle, environmental exposures, and genetics on human health and wellness. D'Adamo received his PhD in epidemiology from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and is currently an assistant professor with dual appointments in the Departments of Family & Community Medicine and Epidemiology & Public Health. D'Adamo also serves as the director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at UMSOM. D'Adamo has published his findings in numerous peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals including Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Research, American Journal of Health Promotion, Journal of Nutrition, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Nutrients, Journal of Nutrition, Aging, and Health, Nutrition, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Alongside these academic avenues, D'Adamo has been featured in USA Today, Men's Health, WebMD, Natural Health, SHAPE magazine, Dr. Oz, Food Network, Good Housekeeping, PBS NewsHour, AARP, New York Magazine, and many other popular media outlets.

Dr. L. Francesca Ferrari, DTCM

Prof. Dr. L. Francesca Ferrari, DTCM, L.Ac., Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a Licensed Acupuncturist based in California. Francesca is the Director of Ferrari Center of Functional Chinese Medicine in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is a strong advocate for having a healthy microbiome, and has been for decades. This includes her passion for top quality probiotics and the benefits from eating real food. Francesca's dedication to raise the standards for culinary habits and superior probiotics blends perfectly with the Autism Education Team.

Dr. Vanessa Passov

Dr. Vanessa Passov is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Clinical Nutritionist, and Licensed Acupuncturist based in Southern California. For nearly two decades, Dr. Passov has been committed to finding the route cause of her patient's difficulties, and utilizing low and non force based chiropractic care, acupuncture/herbology, and clinical nutrition with an emphasis on Functional medicine in her patient care. Dr. Passov is passionate about supporting children with autism, and their families, because she believes that every child deserves to reach their full potential in life and in health.

Michelle Waller, RN

Michelle Waller, RN, BSN, MBA is a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in patient care including ICU. emergency room, pediatrics, cardiology, home health care and hospice. Michelle has always had an interest in supportive therapies including nutritional support and currently resides in Mesa, AZ, the first Autism Certified city in the United States.