Actress and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown will speak on April 14 as the final speaker in this year’s Distinguished Speakers Series.

Brown’s virtual talk will take place at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is now open for the talk, which is free and open to the public. After registration, attendees will receive an event access link to their device. Registration is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

A North Carolina-born actress, vegan lifestyle personality, mother and wife, Brown has amassed more than 3 million followers across social media platforms, 2 million of which were acquired in 40 days on TikTok, earning her the coined title of “America’s mom.”

Her unique journey to veganism crosses the intersection of personal discovery, food and health. Brown had traveled around the U.S. to pursue her acting career, landing notable roles in the comedic film “All Between Us,” alongside Tiffany Haddish; NBC’s hit comedy “Will & Grace”; and the ABC drama “Switched at Birth.”

But in 2016, she became ill with chronic neck and head pain. Her daughter encouraged her to watch the Netflix documentary “What the Health,” which inspired Brown to start a 30-day vegan challenge; 10 days in, her pain dissipated. She began sharing vegan recipes, her story and philosophical wisdom online.

Brown’s innovative recipes encourage others to make delicious meals, while at the same time offering a new recipe for the soul, promoting the importance of physical, mental and emotional health.

For more information, visit the series’ website.