Nominee's Key Links:
Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielkarsevar/
Resume or CV: https://plantbasedsolutions.com/
Writing or Publications:
Website:
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX_A1-2Nnyw
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/plantbaseds/
Agency or agencies for which nominator feels nominee is best suited:
Organization name(s) and position(s) for which nominator feels nominee is best suited:
FDA
Policies which the nominator knows the nominee supports or in which they have expertise:
Daniel Karsevar, CEO of PlantBased Solutions, has extensive experience partnering with leading food service companies like Compass Group, Sodexo, and Aramark, serving millions of meals in hospitals, schools, and government institutions. He is a passionate advocate for Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) nutrition and has successfully integrated plant-based options into large-scale food operations, offering healthier, sustainable alternatives to animal protein. Daniel's expertise lies in scaling plant-based initiatives to promote public health, aligning with efforts to reduce chronic disease and support a more sustainable food system.
Nominator's thoughts on what would make this nominee a valuable member of a future Trump Unity Government
1.) Is Competent: Led successful initiatives at PlantBased Solutions and Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit Co., driving healthier, plant-based alternatives in large-scale food service environments, demonstrating expertise in public health and nutrition.
2.) Is Honest: Open about addressing conflicts of interest and prioritizing public health over corporate profit in all business decisions.
3.) Is Respectful: Committed to respecting freedom of speech, the constitution, and the right to dissent, fostering inclusive, transparent dialogues.
4.) Has Integrity: Prioritizes people’s well-being in all business and policy decisions, ensuring ethical practices and transparency.
5.) Has Courage: Advocated for clean-label, plant-based food options despite resistance from industry giants.
6.) Has a Proven Record: Demonstrated a history of achieving positive, public-serving outcomes, especially in food-service and school nutrition, prioritizing healthier, plant-based options over processed, chemically-infused alternatives.