Coalition Members / Partners
Jennifer Caraway
Shad Marvasti, MD, MPH, DipABLM
Shad Marvasti, MD, MPH, DipABLM
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Coalition Founder, CEO and Founder of The Joy Bus
Jennifer Caraway is an experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverages industry. She is a strong entrepreneurship professional skilled in Catering, Food & Beverage, Social Outreach and Sales Management. Caraway attended Northern Arizona University and is a guest lecturer at Arizona State University and Claremont Colleges. She is the author of More Than a Meal Cookbook, a Community Organizer, Speaker, Returning the Favor Recipient, Food Network Chopped Champion and is the Athena 2022 Business Woman of the Year.
Shad Marvasti, MD, MPH, DipABLM
Shad Marvasti, MD, MPH, DipABLM
Shad Marvasti, MD, MPH, DipABLM
Coalition Co-Founder | Director of Integrative Medicine at HonorHealth | Founding Director of The Culinary Medicine Program at the University of Arizona | Associate Professor | TEDx and Keynote Speaker | Author | Media Contributor
Dr.Shad Marvasti is a physician, educator, and healthcare leader focused on the power of food and lifestyle to prevent and reverse chronic disease. He’s led efforts to integrate nutrition, wellness, and lifestyle medicine into medical education and clinical care, advocating for a shift from reactive “sick care” to proactive, whole-person health. A published researcher and author, Dr. Shad’s work has appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine and national media. His upcoming book, Longevity Made Simple, will be released in July 2025.
Dan Rubin, ND, FABNO
Robb Blackaby, DPT, ATC, CFMT
Robb Blackaby, DPT, ATC, CFMT
Coalition Co-Founder, Co-Founder Naturopathic Specialists, LLC
Dan Rubin is a board-certified naturopathic oncologist and co-founder of Naturopathic Specialists. A pioneer in integrative cancer care, Dr. Rubin has been instrumental in establishing naturopathic oncology as a recognized specialty, serving as the founding president of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and helping to create the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in combining evidence-based natural therapies with conventional treatments to provide personalized care for both adult and pediatric cancer patients. His clinic has served individuals from all 50 U.S. states and 19 countries.
Robb Blackaby, DPT, ATC, CFMT
Robb Blackaby, DPT, ATC, CFMT
Robb Blackaby, DPT, ATC, CFMT
Coalition Co-Founder, Founder and CEO of Medicine in Motion, Co-Founder Urban Roots Farms
Robb Blackaby is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 25 years of experience in physical therapy and sports medicine. He is the founder and CEO of Medicine in Motion, a premier sports medicine provider for action sports events globally, and co-founder of Urban Roots Farms, an indoor vertical farm in Scottsdale, Arizona, emphasizing nutrient-dense microgreens and edible flowers for the local community.
Our Partners
Dignity Health
Desert Foothills Food Bank
Dignity Health
We have partnered with Dignity Health to expand tenfold from 250 to 2,500 meals weekly, while also launching an innovative year-long study researching if medically-tailored meals can be proven to improve
the health of patients suffering from the effects of disease.
Mercy Care
Desert Foothills Food Bank
Dignity Health
We are proud to partner with Mercy Care to provide valuable training opportunities for medical students at the University of Arizona. Through this collaboration, future healthcare professionals gain hands-on experience in understanding the critical role nutrition plays in patient care, preparing them to integrate food as medicine in their
We are proud to partner with Mercy Care to provide valuable training opportunities for medical students at the University of Arizona. Through this collaboration, future healthcare professionals gain hands-on experience in understanding the critical role nutrition plays in patient care, preparing them to integrate food as medicine in their clinical practice. Together, we are helping to shape a new generation of providers equipped to deliver holistic, compassionate care.
Desert Foothills Food Bank
Desert Foothills Food Bank
Desert Foothills Food Bank
Desert Foothills Food Bank is proud to partner with the Food is Medicine Coalition Arizona to advocate for policies that expand access to medically tailored meals—nutritious, condition-specific meals designed to support individuals living with serious illnesses. Together, we aim to inspire legislative change that ensures everyone who need
Desert Foothills Food Bank is proud to partner with the Food is Medicine Coalition Arizona to advocate for policies that expand access to medically tailored meals—nutritious, condition-specific meals designed to support individuals living with serious illnesses. Together, we aim to inspire legislative change that ensures everyone who needs these lifesaving meals can receive them, improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs across Arizona
Matthew's Crossing Food Bank
Matthews Crossing Food Bank has joined forces with the FIMCAZ to champion the vital role of medically tailored meals in supporting individuals with chronic and serious illnesses. Through this partnership, we’re pushing for legislative action that will make these specialized, health-supportive meals accessible to all Arizonans who need them, helping to create a healthier and more equitable future.
Our Programs
St. Mary’s Food Bank is collaborating with the FIMCAZ to highlight the critical connection between nutrition and health. By supporting access to medically tailored meals for those living with serious illnesses, we’re advocating for policy solutions that recognize food as a powerful form of healthcare—and a necessary resource for improving lives
Coalition Members
