​How to REALLY make America Healthy Again

​The unadulterated truth

​With special guest Dr. Aseem Malhotra

​Panel discussion with Courtney Swan, one of the leading voices in the MAHA movement, Brigid Rasmussen, COO of MAHA Action, & Travis McCormick founder of MTHA (Make Texas Healthy Again)

​Tuesday, April 29
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sapien Center | Austin, TX
*Invite only - Space is limited

​Join us for the official launch of AHA (Austin Health Alliance)—MAHA’s Austin-based counterpart bringing together the city’s top health voices to spark real change.

​Join at https://AustinHealthAlliance.com

​This event will kick off AHA which will hold monthly dinners and panels at Sapien Center.

​We’re kicking off with an unforgettable evening at the Sapien Center, featuring Dr. Aseem Malhotra—award-winning British cardiologist, global thought leader in preventative health, and close ally of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with a senior advisory role in U.S. health policy on the horizon.

Then, stick around for a dynamic panel discussion and audience Q&A with Dr. Malhotra, Courtney Swan, Brigid Rasmussen, Travis McCormick, and Brian Sanders.

SCHEDULE

​6:30 - 7:30pm Mingling, brisket, appetizers, and drinks

​7:30 - 8:30pm Program

​8:30 - 9:30pm Continue connecting with VIPs in the health space

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​This is an invite-only event, please only share with leaders in the health space (we'll collect their info and let them in based on event capacity)

​Thanks to our sponsor Wilson Sonsini! https://www.wsgr.com/en/

​More about the panelists:

​Dr. Aseem Malhotra is a British-trained consultant cardiologist and visiting professor of evidence-based medicine at the Bahiana School of Medicine in Brazil. He is renowned for his advocacy against over-medication and the overuse of statins, as well as his campaigns promoting reduced sugar consumption to combat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Malhotra has authored several books, including The Pioppi Diet, and has been recognized among the UK's top 500 most influential people by The Sunday Times in 2016.

​Brigid Rasmussen serves as the Chief Operating Officer of MAHA Action, a grassroots organization focused on transforming America's health system. With a background in political advocacy, she previously served as the Chief of Staff for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., contributing to his presidential campaign and advocacy efforts. Her leadership at MAHA Action emphasizes health reform and community-based approaches to improving the American healthcare landscape.

​Travis McCormick is an Austin-based government relations and communications consultant with over a decade of experience in leadership positions in government and political campaigns. As the founder of Make Texans Healthy Again (MTHA), he advocates for systemic health reform in Texas, focusing on reducing chronic disease through policy change and public education. McCormick previously served as Chief of Staff to Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian and has managed numerous successful political campaigns across Texas.

​Courtney Swan is an integrative nutritionist and founder of Realfoodology, a platform dedicated to educating the public on the importance of whole, unprocessed foods and advocating for systemic change in the U.S. food industry. She earned her Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health from the Maryland University of Integrative Health and has built a substantial online presence through her podcast, which has featured over 200 guests, including prominent health experts and policymakers. Swan is also known for her advocacy work, having testified at a U.S. Senate hearing on the corruption within the food and agriculture industries, highlighting her commitment to promoting transparency and healthier food systems.

​Brian Sanders is a health influencer, filmmaker, and founder of Sapien.org, Nose to Tail, and the Sapien Center in Austin, Texas. He is the creator of the Food Lies documentary and the host of the Peak Human podcast, where he explores optimal human health through ancestral nutrition and modern science. With a background in mechanical engineering and a passion for health, Sanders advocates for nutrient-dense, whole foods and regenerative agriculture to combat chronic disease and promote well-being.​

​Our sponsor representative:

​J. Matthew (Matt) Lyons is a corporate partner in the Austin office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where his practice focuses on the representation of companies and their investors in the emerging companies ecosystem. For the past 25 years, he has been a leading attorney in the Texas market, advising public and private companies, venture and private equity funds, and entrepreneurs on new entity formation, venture financings, public and private offerings, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and issues related to corporate governance and executive compensation. Matt’s clients include companies in the technology, life sciences, healthcare, retail and CPG, and media and communications industries.