Mr. Jay Feldman is a cofounder of Beyond Pesticides, a leading advocacy group that works to protect the environment and to lead the transition to a world free of toxic pesticide. He has served as its director since 1981, and he has a BA from Grinnell College and a Masters in urban and regional planning from Virginia Tech. In 2010, he was appointed to the National Organic Standards Board by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

A snapshot of his accomplishments include:

• Written articles discussing impact of pesticides on agricultural workers.
• Provided resources on bedbug infestations.
• Founded the Center for Community Pesticide and Alternatives Information
• Published reports on the impact of pesticides in schools.
• Founded the Fund for Independent Science
• Founded the National Pesticide Forum
• Served as a National Watchdog regarding pesticides.
• Worked to preserve forests from pesticide use.
• Promoted pesticide alternatives to the public.
• Worked to promote organic agriculture,