Advisory & Board
I bring 15+ years of standards development, original research in microbial metallomics and microbiome-targeted interventions, and operational experience running five organizations to board and advisory roles. My work sits at intersections that most experts never bridge: bench science and regulatory policy, food safety and microbiome medicine, AI systems and human oversight.
Over 15 years designing certification standards (Paleo, Keto, Grain-Free, HMTc) used globally by food manufacturers. Deep expertise in ALARA-based contaminant limits, statistical risk matrices, lot testing protocols, and anti-circumvention language for certification marks. Relevant for food companies, supplement brands, testing laboratories, and certification bodies.
Keywords: HMTc, ALARA, certification standards, food safety, contaminant testing
Creator of the Foundational MBTI Validation Criteria and the Microbiome Signatures Database. Expertise in formalizing disease-associated microbiome patterns (Major Microbial Associations), validating microbiome-targeted interventions, and bridging the gap between discovery and clinical application. Relevant for biotech companies, probiotic manufacturers, clinical research organizations, and precision nutrition platforms.
Keywords: MBTI, microbiome signatures, MMA, microbiome-targeted interventions, clinical translation
Pioneering work in microbial metallomics examining how trace metals (nickel, zinc, iron, cadmium, lead, aluminum) shape pathogenic bacteria and drive antibiotic resistance. Authored the definitive framework connecting environmental heavy metal contamination to pathogenic selection pressure. Relevant for environmental health organizations, testing laboratories, regulatory bodies, and companies addressing contamination in food, water, and consumer products.
Keywords: microbial metallomics, heavy metal contamination, nickel pathogenesis, trace metal analysis
Foundational operating principle applied across five organizations: if a job can be done by AI, it should be done by AI, with humans shifting to oversight. Built Tinies (tinies.app; a full-stack platform) from scratch using AI coding tools with no prior coding experience. Designed and deployed an AI-managed Operations Command Center replacing traditional COO functions. Relevant for companies undergoing AI transformation, startups designing AI-native workflows, and organizations restructuring around AI capabilities.
Keywords: AI operations, AI-first design, operational AI, AI-native workflows
Founder and operator of Gardens of St. Gertrude (gardensofstgertrude.com; 92-cat sanctuary in Cyprus) and Tinies (sanctuary-to-sponsor platform). Direct operational experience with sanctuary management, fundraising, veterinary care logistics, and international animal welfare advocacy. Relevant for animal welfare nonprofits, pet industry companies, and foundations supporting animal rescue.
Keywords: animal welfare, sanctuary operations, nonprofit governance
Ongoing strategic advisory with quarterly meetings, committee participation, and governance oversight. Particularly suited for organizations in food safety, microbiome science, environmental health, and AI-native operations.
Research direction, methodology review, publication strategy, and translational roadmap development. Specializing in microbiome-targeted interventions, metallomics, and systems-level approaches to chronic disease.
Project-based or retainer engagements for certification program design, HMTc implementation, microbiome data interpretation, regulatory strategy, and AI operations architecture.
Conference presentations, panel participation, and keynote addresses on microbiome science, food safety, heavy metal certification, and building with AI.
Organizations Founded
5 (Paleo Foundation, Microbiome Medicine, Journal of Food Metallomics, Tinies, Gardens of St. Gertrude)
Years in Food Certification
15+
Certification Standards Developed
Paleo Certified, Keto Certified, Grain-Free Certified, Heavy Metal Tested & Certified (HMTc)
Research Frameworks Created
Foundational MBTI Validation Criteria, STOP (Suggested Termination Of Practice), Major Microbial Associations (MMA), Microbial Metallomics framework
HMTc Per-Metal Standards
8 (Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium, Chromium, Nickel, Tin, Aluminum)
Product Categories Covered by HMTc
Infant foods, supplements, cosmetics, cleaning products, pet foods, toys
Conference Presentations
11th Beneficial Microbes Conference (2025)
Base of Operations
Parekklisia, Cyprus
Expert Consultation
$1,500/hour
Direct access for microbiome signature analysis, HMTc certification strategy, intervention validation, regulatory guidance, or AI operations architecture. Minimum 2-hour engagement.
Advisory Retainer
Custom
Board of Directors, Scientific Advisory Board, and ongoing strategic advisory. Structured as monthly or quarterly retainers with defined deliverables. Equity arrangements considered for early-stage companies.
All engagements begin with a 30-minute scoping call at no charge to determine fit and define deliverables.
Interested in working together?
I am actively accepting board positions, advisory roles, and consulting engagements. If your organization operates at the intersection of science, food safety, or regulatory innovation, I would welcome a conversation.
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