Alex Jack is president of Planetary Health, Inc., sponsor of the Macrobiotic Summer Conference. He has served as executive director of the Kushi Institute, editor-in-chief of East West Journal, and founder of Amberwaves, a grassroots network devoted to protecting whole grains from GMOs and climate change. His books include The Cancer Prevention Diet with Michio Kushi, Aveline Kushi's Complete Guide to Macrobiotic Cooking, and The One Peaceful World Cookbook. Alex has taught in Russia, China, Japan, Europe, and around the world. Contact: shenwa@bcn.net.