The United States of Health: Building Bridges to Opportunity

In this time of confusion, disruption, and dysfunction, the Organic & Natural Health Association invites you engage in a new discussion among states, communities and systems. It’s a conversation that bridges nature and science, business and policy, and ideals and action. No one person or company can certify the integrity of our natural sources, empower the consumer, or ensure a resilient future grounded in trust, transparency, and the enduring power of nature. Join us in this collective conversation to unite to create true health, and own our future.

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Golf 11am – 5pm

Jacaranda Golf Club - West Golf Course

6pm – 9pm Opening Dinner celebrating Women In Nutraceuticals

Opening Music and Dance: Kukuwa

Special Guest: Taryn Abrahams, Empower Behavioral Services

Poolside

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

8:00 am Breakfast

9:00-10:00 The State of the Store...and the Heart of the Industry - Debra Short, Executive Director, SENPA 

Debra's 30+ years of expertise in the natural products industry originates from her family owned and operated independent store in Oklahoma. She has served as President of National Nutritional Foods Association Southwest Region, and President of the Natural Products Association, where she also received its Industry Champion Award. Debra has been the Executive Director of SENPA since 2014, and will share how legacy creates opportunities, and commitment to the consumer is the key to success and health.  

10:00- 11:00 The State of our Health: Sourcing for Nutrient Density – Stephen Van Vliet, PhD, Assistant Professor|Nutrition Science, Utah State University

11:00 – 11:15 BREAK

11:15-11:45 The State of Texas, Leading the Charge for Change – Travis McCormick, Principle, McCormick Strategies

11:45-12:15 Statements, Strategies and Stigmatisms….How to Build Tomorrow’s Healthcare System 

Travis McCormick, Karen Howard, Alan Lewis

12:15-1:30 Group photo and Lunch

1:30 – 2:30  Stating the Obvious for the Sake of Health: My Health Alliance presents the plethora of meaningful proposals for affecting legislative and legal change being promoted across the Country.

Zen Honeycutt, Moms Across America

Charlene Guzman, NonGMO Project

Debra Short, SENPA 

Alan Lewis, Natural Grocers

Carrie Balkcom, American Grassfed Association 

2:30-3:30 The State of our Industry Part I– Todd Harrison, Venable

What are the opportunities for federal legislative and regulatory change?

3:30-4:30 AI Exercise – Creating a Political Future Lead by Heather Granato and Karen Howard

5:00 Cocktails and Dinner

Poolside

Thursday, January 22, 2026

8:30-9:00 An International Statement – The state of geopolitics and its burgeoning impact on consumer health  

Stian Jenssen, Aker Biomarine, Director of Governmental Affairs and International Relations

9-9:45 Tariffs: Stating the Political and Practical Problems – Shaheen Majeed, Sabinsa, Patrick Barr, Bright Pharma, Suresh Lakshmikanthan, Natural Remedy

9:45 -10:45 The state of the industry part II – Erika Craft, Nutrition Business Journal

10:45-11:45 The O&N CPG Council – Panel discussion on consumer expectations and how to meet those expectations. 

Moderated by Dana Cohan, MD, O&N Scientific Advisory Committee, joined by Stephanie (Smith) Redmond, Founder, Dr. Stephanie's Supplements, Brian Terry, Director of Sales Nordic Naturals, and Dr. Michael Murray, Chief Scientific Officer, iHerb

11:45-12:30 AI and its Impact on Industry Success and Consumer Health, Led by Heather Granato and Anand Swaroop

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch and Wrap up