Congressman Joe Neguse represents Colorado’s 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was elected to his first term in November 2018, becoming the first African-American member of Congress in Colorado history. He serves as a member of the House Judiciary Committee, the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. Additionally, he serves as Chair of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands and Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Daniel Asher is the Executive Chef and Partner of Mother Tongue, Ash'Kara, River and Woods, and Ecochef LLC. He is driven by a desire to source exceptional ingredients from farms, ranchers, growers, and producers that care deeply about environmental stewardship and sustainability. He's an advocate of organic agriculture and the local food movement. As a chef and foodservice professional, Daniel feels he has an obligation to make decisions today that will positively impact the culinary world of tomorrow.

Manas Itene, world renowned drummer and singer has been traveling the world for 22 years with Michael Franti & Spearhead. He has played alongside some of the greats: Micky Hart of the Grateful Dead, Mickey Thomas of Jefferson Starship, Don Carlos, and Babatunde Olatunjii, to name a few. Manas has just released his second solo studio album, One Accord. This album is about unifying and uplifting the world. We are thrilled to have him in attendance!