Rachel Parent

Food Climate Social Justice Activist

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Rachel Parent

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Rachel Parent is a youth activist whose passions include food and climate, social justice, animal rights, responsible consumption, and environmental protection. In 2012, Rachel founded Kids Right to Know, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating youth, about the connection between food production and climate change, with a focus and transparency in the labelling of Genetically Modified Food in Canada and the USA.

She has given dozens of television, radio, magazine and online interviews, including a well-publicized debate about GMO labelling with celebrity host Kevin O’Leary on CBC Television. In Addition she has given two TEDx talks presentations. She has been internationally recognized as an environmental speaker and awarded for her work, including the Rob Stewart Youth Eco-Hero Award, Elle Quebec Magazine Woman of the Year, Post City Magazine Toronto most inspiring Women of 2017, Toronto NOW Magazine’s Eco-Heroes, along with a long list of recognitions and awards. Rachel is presently dedicated to the development of a Monarch Butterfly conservation program. She is the Director of Gen-Earth Events, an environmental platform dedicated to education through film and activism, with the goal of motivating youth to learn about organic regenerative climate solutions to help make the world a better place for humans, animals and our planet.

Presentations

Rachel customizes her presentation content/style based on the audience type and age.
The Health and Environmental Risks of GMOs & Pesticides

Environmental speaker Rachel Parent, will speak about how every bite of food we eat can either diminish or improve our health and the health of our environment. Our current chemical intensive, Genetically Modified (GM) agriculture system is depleting nutrients in our soil, leading to a global nutrition crisis, while at the same time negatively impacting our environment.

Rachel will explain the health and environmental risks of GMOs and Glyphosate used in their production.
In the Climate Revolution, Every Bite Counts

We all know we can’t survive without food, but have you ever stopped to consider how your food choices impact your health and the health of our planet?

Rachel Parent will explain how Regenerative Agriculture and land-use practices can cool the planet, regenerate the soil, improve nutrition, and feed the world. After the discussion, you’ll come to realize that “Every Bite Counts”!
Upholding Democracy through Journalism

Rachel speaks about the power that journalism has on our personal view of the world, and the effect of “fake news” and corporate influenced media. She will speak about corporations infiltrating news systems to mislead the public for corporate interests. She will further speak about the real mission of journalism as a tool for truth and holding powerful institutions accountable for their actions.
Why We All Need to Become Climate Activists

Rachel outlines some of the best steps we can take to become climate activists in our daily lives. From individual actions, to holding government and corporations accountable there is so much that each and every one of us can do to make a difference. In order to protect our earth we have to fall back in love with nature, from our bees to the amazon. She will outline her first steps of activism and inspire others to get involved with youth movements.
Why Youth Activism is Important

Rachel will outline the importance of youth activism. Now more than ever young people’s voices need to be heard. She speaks about young people finding their passions and pursuing change making.
Plant-Based for the Planet

Rachel connects the dots between climate change and our eating habits. She will discuss how becoming vegan, or pursuing a plant-based diet can help to cut down on environmental damages such as water pollution, deforestation in the amazon, and green-house gas emissions. All this while fostering a more compassionate and ethical lifestyle that protects animals and the planet.

Presentations

Rachel customizes her presentation content/style based on the audience type and age.

The Health and Environmental Risks of GMOs & Pesticides

Environmental speaker Rachel Parent, will speak about how every bite of food we eat can either diminish or improve our health and the health of our environment. Our current chemical intensive, Genetically Modified (GM) agriculture system is depleting nutrients in our soil, leading to a global nutrition crisis, while at the same time negatively impacting our environment.

Rachel will explain the health and environmental risks of GMOs and Glyphosate used in their production.

In the Climate Revolution, Every Bite Counts

We all know we can’t survive without food, but have you ever stopped to consider how your food choices impact your health and the health of our planet?

Rachel Parent will explain how Regenerative Agriculture and land-use practices can cool the planet, regenerate the soil, improve nutrition, and feed the world. After the discussion, you’ll come to realize that “Every Bite Counts”!

Upholding Democracy through Journalism

Rachel speaks about the power that journalism has on our personal view of the world, and the effect of “fake news” and corporate influenced media. She will speak about corporations infiltrating news systems to mislead the public for corporate interests. She will further speak about the real mission of journalism as a tool for truth and holding powerful institutions accountable for their actions.

Why We All Need to Become Climate Activists

Rachel outlines some of the best steps we can take to become climate activists in our daily lives. From individual actions, to holding government and corporations accountable there is so much that each and every one of us can do to make a difference. In order to protect our earth we have to fall back in love with nature, from our bees to the amazon. She will outline her first steps of activism and inspire others to get involved with youth movements.

Why Youth Activism is Important

Rachel will outline the importance of youth activism. Now more than ever young people’s voices need to be heard. She speaks about young people finding their passions and pursuing change making.

Plant-Based for the Planet

Rachel connects the dots between climate change and our eating habits. She will discuss how becoming vegan, or pursuing a plant-based diet can help to cut down on environmental damages such as water pollution, deforestation in the amazon, and green-house gas emissions. All this while fostering a more compassionate and ethical lifestyle that protects animals and the planet.