How does a healthy brain impact us day to day? This panel discussion will go beyond general health of the brain as an organ. We will discuss the importance of the interaction between the brain, mind, body, and environment, including foods that help to improve brain function. Going beyond discussion, we demonstrate how to put the information into practice through foods you can prepare and consume. This demonstration segment of the session will be held by Chef Marshall Shafkowitz, WCEC, CEC, CCE, MAT, Executive Director of Brightwater with Qadry Ismail, Super Bowl Champion Wide Receiver from the Baltimore Ravens, a 10 Year NFL Veteran, and the Founder/Head Movement Instructor at Missile Training in Maryland The panel discussion will be led by Neuropsychologist Stephanie Peabody, PSYD, HSPP, who is the Founder/Executive Director of the Brain Health Initiative and a Harvard Faculty member. Joining Dr. Peabody will be Dr. Michael Jaffee, MD, FAAN, FANA. Dr. Jaffee is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Florida

BIO:
With over 40 years of combined professional experience in culinary education and the restaurant and hospitality industry in the U.S. and Europe, Brightwater Executive Director Chef Marshall Shafkowitz has built a career out of his love for food and a passion to share his knowledge. Prior to beginning his role as Brightwater’s Executive Director in 2019, Shafkowitz held the position of Executive Dean at Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute at the City Colleges of Chicago. Shafkowitz also held various positions at Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America. Marshall chose to work at NWACC because he believes that Brightwater does culinary school differently. As the executive director, he's enjoyed being able to do more than just talk about food systems, the craft and the business, but give students the opportunity to experience it in a practical manner. "Brightwater's vision to make the study and craft of food accessible to all - creatively, sustainably, and in the entrepreneurial sense - clearly defines who we are as a school. It all shows in how we interact with our students and the community," says Marshall. In his free time, Marshall enjoys rock climbing, motorcycle riding, mountain biking, hiking, woodworking and exploring nature with his family.