This year's conference is celebrating the theme of Connections – connections to the plants, to people, and to the practice of herbalism that brings us all together. Join us at 1:00PM EST right here for our Opening Day Ceremony including orientation for the week ahead with Conference Host Lindsey Feldpausch, Keynote Speaker Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, Special Guest Rosemary Gladstar, and Conference Organizer Amber Meyers. Bring an open heart to receive the words the ceremony presenters have to share, a cup of herbal tea for good company, and ready minds to join the live chat as we gather together in unity.
About Rosemary Gladstar:
With decades of experience, Rosemary Gladstar has become a cornerstone of the modern herbalist community. Through her teachings, writings, and advocacy, she has inspired countless individuals to embrace the healing power of plants.
Her books, including Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide and Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, are considered essential reading for herbalists at all levels.
As the co-founder of the United Plant Savers and of Traditional Medicinals tea company, Rosemary has not only preserved plants and herbal traditions but also ensured they flourish in the modern world.
About Felicia Ruiz:
Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz is an award-winning author, curandera, natural foods chef, and Lead Herbalist Educator at the Herbal Academy. Raised in the Sonoran Desert, Felicia was inspired by her family’s herbal traditions from northern New Mexico, sharing knowledge of healing, food, and faith through storytelling, kitchen medicine, and folk remedies.
Felicia is the author of Earth Medicines and Nana Lupita and the Magic Sopita, with her work featured in Forbes, Food & Wine, and more. Felicia teaches courses at the Herbal Academy, fostering community through educational offerings and workshops. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona, where she offers one-on-one healing sessions and continues to work with the elements in her practice.
About Amber Meyers:
Amber Meyers is Co-Director and Founding Partner of the Herbal Academy, where she has played a pivotal role in cultivating a thriving global herbal community since the school’s inception in 2011. With a deep passion for bringing people together through herbalism, Amber has helped connect over 1 million individuals to the practice, uniting 100,000 students worldwide through the Herbal Academy’s educational programs.
From her early days as Marketing Director to her current role as Co-Director and Chief Operating Officer, Amber has worked to bridge the gap between mainstream media and herbal traditions, making herbal education more accessible and inclusive. As the organizer of the 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference, she continues to foster meaningful connections—between plants, people, and the practice of herbalism.
About Lindsey Feldpausch:
Lindsey Feldpausch, RH(AHG) is Herbal Academy’s Programs Coordinator. An experienced clinical herbalist, educator, guest speaker, and author, she also serves as a board member of the American Herbalists Guild’s Education Advisory Committee.
Lindsey's approach to herbalism is deeply rooted in the belief that humans have an innate connection to the powers of plants. She enjoys making complex herbal concepts accessible for herbalists of all skill levels, bridging the gap between herbal wisdom and practical application. As Programs Coordinator at the Herbal Academy, Lindsey lends her herbal prowess to multiple departments, playing a key role in course development, marketing, and leadership.
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