I began my plant-based journey in September 2011 after reading the book entitled “Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure by Caldwell Esselstyn Jr .” Making the transition was both joyful and eye-opening and throughout my journey I have sought to reconcile my past misunderstanding of “animals as food” by encouraging others to learn as well. I have not knowingly consumed any animal or animal derivative since reading that last chapter on September 13th. I have 26 years of teaching and administrative experience in higher education and I enjoy traveling to cities that are known to support a plant-based lifestyle.