Speakers
5-Points Theatre
Dr. Jon Repole holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from NYCC, a B.S. from Siena College, a Holistic Health Practitioner & Nutrition Consultant degree from the Global Institute for Alternative Medicine, as well as certificates and post doctorate education in plant based vegan nutrition, endocrinology, anti-aging, and neurology.
He is a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine & Institute for Functional Medicine where he has completed training in ‘Applying Functional Nutrition for Chronic Disease Prevention & Management.’
Since 2001, he has been working with patients integrating a new paradigm of healthcare based on dietary and lifestyle medicine. He uses a revolutionary plant based dietary intervention called the 100% DIET. It was developed over a 10 year period in working with various patients and conditions (heart disease, diabetes, etc.). The 100% DIET is based on eating 100% of our foods from 100% natural sources. It relies on integrating a customized program of various detoxification protocols, physical exercise, mind/body medicine, and dietary and supplemental prescriptions through unique nutritional and functional medicine diagnostics.
He practices in Jacksonville, Florida at Jacksonville Health and Wellness Center. Click the link to visit his website: www.DrRepole.com
As “Lead Mare” of CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm, Lee Sackett works to reduce animal suffering by managing the non-profit organization’s efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and reintroduce in-need farm animals, while promoting compassionate consumption and responsible animal stewardship. He co-founded the charity with his wife, Jennifer, in 1997 and has grown the animal rescue farm to be one of the top sanctuaries for abused, abandoned, and neglected farmed animals in the United States.“I guess I can blame this on my mom, who never let me have a dog growing up”, Lee jokes. “Though, she did say I could have as many animals as I wanted when I had my own place.” For over 27 years, Lee has reached out to help four-hoofed and two-winged domesticated animals throughout the United States. Currently, CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm has nearly 100 residents, with animals coming as far North as Canada and as far West as Arizona.
When he's not directly assisting animals, Lee also spends quite a bit of time “retraining” humans on topics including compassionate consumption, creature stewardship, and animal advocacy. This educational outreach includes leading on-property public tours, overseeing volunteer activities, partnering with corporations, and speaking at local/regional meetings and events.
In addition to guiding all activities of CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm, Lee has over 25 years of advertising experience and is “Chief Problem Solver” at one of the top 25 advertising agencies in Jacksonville, Carpe DM, a full-service marketing firm he founded 14 years ago.
In his speech, “7½ Things Rescued Animals Want Me To Tell Ewe”, Lee will share a few of lessons learned by spending time with hundreds of amazing animals. In addition to dispelling myths and sharing interesting facts, attendees will receive “language lessons” in turkey, goat, pig and rooster. Join us for this special presentation designed to help us better understand the extraordinary creatures we share the planet with.
Speaker: Dr. Andrew Kirschner
Andrew Kirschner, Ed.D., a vegan grassroots political activist for more than 20 years, currently works as a university professor teaching educational law and politics.
An advocate for animal freedom, human health, and environmental protection, he educates people about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle and the horrors of factory farming through leafleting, special events, social media, and outreach campaigns.
A recipient of the Florida Teacher of the Year award, Dr. Kirschner recently received the Humane Party nomination to run as a candidate for U.S. Congress in the 22nd District of Florida.
Speaker: Elizabeth DeCoux
Professor Elizabeth DeCoux completed her undergraduate education in English literature at Belhaven College and her law degree at Mississippi College. She was chosen to serve as law clerk to Chief Justice Harry Walker of the Mississippi Supreme Court.
