In 2019, a group of like-minded individuals joined together to empower fellow Delawareans!

Our Mission Statement: At Plant Powered Delaware, we are committed to creating a healthier, more sustainable, and just food system. Through outreach and advocacy, we aim to transform community health and environmental practices by promoting a plant-based diet. Our work is rooted in a commitment to end the suffering of animals on factory farms and mitigate the ecological impacts of animal agriculture. As a social impact organization, we strive to empower everyone to make informed, ethical food choices that benefit all members of our community.

Meet Our Board of Directors

  • Jane Pierantozzi, President

    Jane has been a child and animal rights activist for 30 years. In 2000, she founded Faithful Friends Animal Society. Jane’s been vegan for a decade!

  • Kimberly Blackiston Malin, Secretary

    Kim is a marketing consultant with a passion to help small businesses and non-profits flourish. Kim’s been vegan for 17 years!

  • Cathy Rash, Treasurer

    Cathy is a small business owner and has volunteered her time to work for animal advocacy for over 30 years. Cathy’s been vegan since her early 20s!

  • Diane L. Callaway

    Diane is the founder of Life is Delicious, Inc. and Delaware’s annual VegFest in Newark Delaware. Diane’s been vegan for 10 years!

  • Kat Samworth

    Kat is a plant-based health coach helping people thrive on a whole-food, plant-powered lifestyle. Kat has been plant-based since 2017.

  • Stephen Sheehy

    Stephen is a plant-based health coach supporting individuals interested in adopting a plant strong diet and lifestyle. He has been plant-based since 2022.

  • Kyle Bressler

    Kyle is a Digital Media Teacher and Videographer who became a dedicated vegan (along with his family) after learning about cruelty to animals.

Meet our Advisory Committee

  • Dr. Donohue is a primary care internal medicine physician, who is board certified in lifestyle medicine. To prevent and reverse many of our most deadly diseases, he promotes a whole foods, plant-based diet for the clients he serves.

    Dr. Donohue is cofounder and Chief Medical Officer of Progressive Health of Delaware, a primary care lifestyle medicine and internal medicine practice in Wilmington, Delaware, since 2004. He is passionate about the health of our environment, and has spoken nationally about how animal-based agriculture is damaging our planet. He shares a home with his vegan wife, children and vegan border collie, Luna.

 
 
  • Terry and Libby are nature enthusiasts in many ways. They became vegan in 2017, after learning about the health benefits of a vegan diet. They love to find natural ways to stay healthy in mind, body and spirit. Their spiritual relationship with God is what drives their decisions, relationships and actions in life. Terry & Libby both feel that a vegan lifestyle honors God by protecting his creation - animals, humans, and the environment! Terry is a pastor at Brandywine Valley Church in North Wilmington. He can be found eating vegan food with people from the community or hiking local trails on his lunch breaks. Libby is a photographer with Libby Portraits and is an essential oil expert. Terry & Libby have 4 children who also love vegan food!

 

Get in touch!

If you know someone who might be interested in joining our coalition, or simply need help convincing your favorite restaurant to carry more plant-based options, we’d love to hear from you!

info@plantpowereddelaware.org

Wilmington, DE, USA