Kenneth Lee, co-founder/co-owner Lotus Foods, Inc., a natural foods company that pioneered the introduction of heirloom, organic and specialty rice varietals to U.S. consumers, has developed extensive personal and capacity-building relationships with the company's suppliers throughout the world. He is a founding member of the Whole Grain Council, a member of Social Venture Network and participated in the 2008 Clinton Global Initiative’s poverty alleviation track.