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Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University in WA state. Before transitioning into working in sustainable and regenerative food systems, she was in clinical practice using an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness. She believes that food is health and food is medicine.
Mary Purdy delivers dynamic presentations that help audiences understand the critical connections between food, health, sustainability, and the future of healthcare/food is medicine without getting lost in jargon, overwhelm, or dry academic lectures.
With a rare combination of scientific and clinical expertise, teaching experience, and professional performance training, Mary creates presentations that are both evidence-based and highly engaging.
Over the course of her career, Mary has delivered hundreds of presentations for healthcare professionals, educators, community organizations, and national conferences. She taught for eight years at Bastyr University, where she was selected to deliver the the university’s 2019 Commencement Address. (Available for viewing) and most recently served as Adjunct Faculty in the Culinary Institute of America’s Master’s Program in Sustainable Food Systems.
As a food systems strategist, educator and Eco-Dietitian with 13+ years in clinical practice Mary is passionate about helping audiences understand one of the most important intersections of our time: the connection between soil, food, human health, and environmental sustainability.
Whether you’re planning a conference keynote, professional training, symposium, or webinar series, Mary delivers presentations that educate, engage, and inspire action.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Take a look at Mary’s upcoming and most recent appearances at symposiums, conferences, and online webinars.
“From Soil to System” at the Food As Medicine Symposium, hosted by the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, October 16th 2026
“How Healthy Soil Creates Healthy Communities” FARM & FOOD SYMPOSIUM 2026, November 16-18, 2026, Spokane Valley, WA
“Farming Like Life Depends on It” Eco Farm Conference, January 20-23, 2027 Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, California
Examples of Past Topics
“Every Menu Is a Health Intervention: The Nutrition Case for Sustainable Procurement”
UC Santa Cruz, August 2026
“How Farming Affects the Nutritional Quality of Food and Human Health”
Bioneers Conference, March 2026
“How Lentils (and other Legumes) Promote the Delicious Well-Being of People and Planet.”
Food is Health – Food is Life, April 2026
“Flavor as Nutritional Intelligence: Taste, Soil, and Nutrient Density”
Nutrient Density Initiative, March 2026
“The Nutrient Density Unlock”
Climate Week at Regen House, Sept 2025
“Immunonutrition for Healthspan: Nutritional Targets to Rejuvenate Immunity and Slow Cell Aging”
Eating to Save the Planet: The Role of the Dietitian/Health Care Practitioner
Watch Previous Talks by Mary
Teaching & Professional Education
In addition to keynote presentations, I offer interactive workshops, guest lectures, and professional education for dietetic interns, healthcare professionals, universities, and interdisciplinary teams exploring the intersections of nutrition, food systems, sustainability, and climate.
I have taught at Bastyr University, the Culinary Institute of America, and the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine, and have served as faculty for numerous professional education programs.
Whether speaking to dietetic interns or graduate students, I help audiences connect food, health, and planetary well-being in ways that are practical, engaging, and immediately applicable.
Available Topics for Conferences, Businesses, Or Community Organizations
- How and Why We Eat: The Food Mood Connection
- The Health and Environmental Benefits of Plant Based Diets
- Squashing the 3pm Slump: Eating to Energize!
- Beyond Broccoli: Eating for Energy, Immunity and Wellbeing
- Beyond Mac n’ Cheese: Healthy Munchin’ for Kids
- Lose the Salt, Keep the Flavor: Sodium Alternatives
- Sweet Tooth Therapy: Managing Cravings & Finding Tasty Treats
- Healthy Eating on a Budget
- Making Sense of Food Sensitivities
- Beyond Oatmeal: Lowering Cholesterol Naturally
Have another topic in mind? Get in touch and I’d be happy to discuss it.
Ready to Collaborate?
Whether you’re looking for a strategic advisor, keynote speaker, or thought partner, let’s explore how we can build healthier, more resilient food systems together.