A self-described vegan-turned-hunter, special guest lecturer Tovar Cerulli is author of The Mindful Carnivore, which has earned praise from hunters, ecologists, and vegetarians alike. Focused on bridging values and finding common ground, Tovar has consulted and delivered keynotes for dozens of educational and conservation institutions, including Colgate University, Skidmore College, The Wildlife Society, the Aldo Leopold Foundation, and many state wildlife agencies. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Outdoor America, High Country News, and Northern Woodlands, among other publications. Tovar lives in Vermont and holds a PhD in communication from UMass-Amherst.