This event, held on March 7, 2014, featured a panel of experts moderated by Nichole Maher, President of the NW Health Foundation.

Speakers included Brad Avakian, Commissioner of the Oregon

This event, held on March 7, 2014, featured a panel of experts moderated by Nichole Maher, President of the NW Health Foundation.

Speakers included Brad Avakian, Commissioner of the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries; Sunny Petit and Roberta Phillip-Robbins from the Oregon Council on Civil Rights; Jessica Nelson of the Oregon Employment Department; and Josh Lehner from the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis.

Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses nature's remarkable ability to rebound, even after significant human impact. He highlights how dedicated conservation efforts, like those at Gorongosa National

Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses nature's remarkable ability to rebound, even after significant human impact. He highlights how dedicated conservation efforts, like those at Gorongosa National Park, demonstrate our capacity to restore biodiversity and coexist with the natural world. This video explores the power of awareness and action, no matter how small.

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The tourism industry's significant environmental footprint often places responsibility solely on consumers. This talk challenges the myth that environmentally responsible hotels cannot be

The tourism industry's significant environmental footprint often places responsibility solely on consumers. This talk challenges the myth that environmentally responsible hotels cannot be profitable, highlighting clear, implementable solutions to issues like "overtourism" in places such as Venice and Bali.

Sean Nino, an expert in sustainable tourism and environmental property development, co-founded Eco Mantra to help developers save resources and reduce costs. He also drives the Merah Putih Hijau movement, establishing community-owned material management facilities in Bali. Sean's passion for sustainable systems, honed after returning to Bali, was shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

This episode of "The Brain Health Revolution" features John Robbins, son of the Baskin-Robbins founder. He famously chose to forgo immense wealth, instead pursuing a "deeper American Dream"

This episode of "The Brain Health Revolution" features John Robbins, son of the Baskin-Robbins founder. He famously chose to forgo immense wealth, instead pursuing a "deeper American Dream" focused on a society at peace with its conscience, living in harmony with all life, and practicing compassionate ecosystem stewardship.

A powerful advocate for a sane, ethical, and sustainable future, Robbins has spoken at major conferences, received prestigious honors like the Rachel Carson Award, and appeared on national shows. He co-founded and presides over the Food Revolution Network, which empowers over 600,000 members to transform food systems for healthy people and a healthy planet.