Executive Team:
Co-founder
Patrick Olson
Dr. Patrick Olson is an orthopedic surgeon at the Rosenberg-Cooley-Metcalf clinic in Park City, Utah. He obtained a Master’s in Public Health and Doctor of Medicine degrees at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Patrick completed his orthopedic residency in at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire and a Master’s in Healthcare Leadership at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. While in New York completing a subspecialty Fellowship in elbow, wrist, hand, and microsurgery at Columbia University Medical Center, he came across research on the benefits of a whole foods plant-based diet and quickly made the transition to a plant-based lifestyle. He has completed his certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University.
Co-founder
Thomas Rosenberg
Tom Rosenberg founded the Fitness Institute, The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (TOSH), Nutriex, the ProHealth Lab (now LiveWell) and Rosenberg Cooley Metcalf Clinic. He is known for his innovations in knee surgery and his passion for preventive health.
Chandler Rosenberg
Chandler Rosenberg is the Managing Director of Plant Based Utah. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy. She grew concerned with food policy issues in high school and has continued to educate herself and those around her about the problems with corporate control of the food system, food access, regenerative agriculture, and the benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet. Chandler is also a cofounder of Save Our Great Salt Lake.
JESSICA COOPER
Jessica is a Registered and Certified Dietitian as well as a Board Certified Sports Dietitian. She has been personally committed and a strong advocate for consuming a whole food, plant based lifestyle for over 25 years. Jessica has held many positions from coaching clients to managing hospital nutrition services, wellness clinics and operating a vegan restaurant. She is also a plant powered endurance athlete.