About Us – Naturally Proud Network

Our Mission

The Naturally Proud Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit uniting LGBTQ+ professionals and allies across the food, beverage, supplement, and natural products industries — from ingredient suppliers to finished goods brands and beyond.

NPN is an impact-oriented community built to provide a safe, inclusive space where LGBTQ+ professionals can be fully seen, supported, and empowered to lead. Through mentorship, career development, advocacy, and genuine human connection, we help members grow their careers, navigate professional and personal challenges, and build meaningful relationships.

We believe our industry is stronger, more innovative, and more equitable when everyone can show up as their full, authentic self. Naturally Proud Network exists to make that possible.

What We Do

At our core, we host three networking events per year at major industry trade shows – and we can’t wait to see you at the next one!

How We Do It

We bring our mission to life through four foundational pillars:

Community for Safe Spaces

NPN offers a genuine safe space where LGBTQ+ professionals and allies can show up fully, connect authentically, and find belonging without having to put on a face. From in-person events to one-on-one support, we build community that feels like home.

Career Growth for Industry Access

We open doors. Through mentor relationships, career road mapping, and a network that spans the full nutrition ecosystem, NPN equips members with the tools, connections, and guidance to grow professionally — no matter where they are in their career.

Visibility for Representation

Representation requires more than inclusion. It requires a platform. NPN amplifies the voices, stories, and businesses of LGBTQ+ professionals across our industry, because visibility creates the role models and possibilities that the next generation of leaders deserves to see.

Advocacy for Impact

NPN is a force for meaningful, lasting change. We equip members and allies with education, resources, and tools to advocate effectively in their companies and communities, driving a more equitable industry where everyone can perform at their best.