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Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association is a visionary and results-focused leader who has spent more than 30 years working with Congress, state legislatures and healthcare organizations to develop innovative healthcare policy and programs. She has held a variety of executive positions, including serving as professional staff for a Congressional committee, and has policy expertise in the diverse areas of integrative and complementary medicine, managed care, healthcare technology and mental health. An advocate at heart, she has worked to strategically advance the mission and vision of organizations through effective advocacy and strong collaboration. Prior to Organic & Natural Health, Howard served as executive director for both the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Schools. During her nearly 10-year tenure at AANP, she built a sustainable infrastructure, significantly improved financial performance, established a strong federal presence, and supported multiple state association advocacy efforts for licensure. Also, during this time, the naturopathic medicine profession established itself as a key component of comprehensive healthcare for the future. www.organicandnatural.org

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Cooperation between communities. Volunteer concept and advocacy

Advocacy: Both Work and a Lifestyle

April 19, 2023
Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association
What does it take to be an effective advocate? Karen Howard, Organic & Natural Health Association, shares her go-to toolbox...and explains why it matters.

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2023: It’s the Amazon Jungle Out There 

February 13, 2023
Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association
Those of you who follow the Organic & Natural Health Association know that we are often referred to as a boutique organization. To me that means we are designed to be elite and unique, representing only the best of the supply chain, and engaging all its stakeholders, including independent retailers...
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Can Civics + Politics = Progress?

August 16, 2022
Karen Howard and Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association
Civics and politics. The mere mention of the words can shut people down. We live in complicated times, requiring thoughtful consideration, respectful debate, and the active intention to improve the health of our planet and its people. Instead, our 24/7 election cycle often breeds a massive "word" war. People are...
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What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

February 13, 2019
Karen Howard and Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and contributor(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine.   When Organic & Natural Health Association initiated its omega-3 nutrient field trial two years ago, in collaboration with our research partner GrassrootsHealth, our primary...
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A 'Roundup' on Glyphosate

October 7, 2018
Karen Howard and Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association
By Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association @OrgNatHealth In 2017, the Organic & Natural Health Association initiated a 3-year testing program to determine if glyphosate residue is threatening the dietary supplement supply chain. Our overarching objective is to support our members who seek to...
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Study: Vitamin Supplements Don't Provide Health Benefits ... Excuse Me?

July 6, 2018
Karen Howard and Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association
From the Organic & Natural Health Association @OrgNatHealth This U.S. News & World Report headline might have grabbed your attention. It’s a great example of how these reports can generate confusion on research and the impact on vitamins and minerals have on health conditions. Here are some tips for critically...
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Now We Know Vitamin D Reduces Risk of Preterm Birth, What Next?

March 28, 2018
Karen Howard and Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association
The Organic & Natural Health Association (@OrgNatHealth) is committed to research, especially when it’s designed to demonstrate how the supplements we take favorably impact nutrient deficiency.  We also believe it’s essential this evidence gets into the hands of our health care practitioners. Why? Moving research outcomes into the practitioner’s office...
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2018: The Year of the Consumer

January 1, 2018
Karen Howard and Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association
Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association, @OrgNatHealth, shares her perspective on 2018. We no longer have to wonder about the impact of the FDA’s budget being frozen, a federal hiring freeze, or a full-out directive to terminate and prevent promulgation of ‘most’ regulations. The...
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