Tracey Miller is the Director of the Food and Health Forum. She is a communication specialist, health coach, cooking instructor, freelance writer and has more than 25 years of experience promoting environmental, health and social issues, both globally and locally. She teaches cooking and wellness classes emphasizing seasonal foods and has worked with hundreds of moms to help them create healthier menus for their families. She started Citizens for Community Wellness, a grass roots group which helped launch a community garden and get more local food into Exeter school cafeterias. She helps manage her local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), serves on the Board of the New Outlook Teen Center and participates in their Cook’s Corner program to provide healthy meals to the teens.She has an undergraduate degree in Public Relations, a graduate degree in International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. You can find more about Tracey at www.traceymillerwellness.com.

Kathy Gallant, owner of Blue Moon Evolution restaurant, has been committed to providing seasonal, organic fare since 1995 to the seacoast of New Hampshire. A pioneer in the local food movement, Kath has been connecting with farmers through food, community and education. She has won numerous awards including the Spirit of the Seacoast from the United Way for her commitment to the local teen center by inspiring teens and demonstrating the connection between the earth and their food with cooking classes and gardening.

Inspired by Alice Waters, Kath is a leader in the local food movement and serves food from nearly 60 farms in New England. She is privileged to work with her two daughters who help her run the restaurant. www.bluemoonevolution.com.