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Dr. Blanchard joined Premier, after completing her residency training at Columbia University. There she served as a physician advocate for families as part of the family advisory committee and was awarded physician of the year in 2007. Prior to going to medical school she completed a Masters of Public Health at Temple University with a specific focus in health education. Dr. Blanchard attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Kate Geagan, M.S., R.D. the author of Go Green, Get Lean: Trim Your Waistline with the Ultimate Low Carbon Footprint Diet, a columnist for Clean Eating Magazine, and a member of the Global Council of Directors of the True Health Initiative. Formerly she served as the Nutrition Contributor for Pregnancy Magazine, and as a Medical Advisory Board Member and blogger for the Emmy-award winning Dr. Oz Show. A mother to two children (raised on Earth's best!), Kate is passionate about helping families make the best choices and understand why they matter. She also partners with forward-thinking companies to transform our food system, expand access to the healthiest foods for all eaters, and build a more just and sustainable food future that works for everyone.