Shane Brill '03 M'11

Majors: Digital Media and English
Minor: Creative Writing

Shane Brill is an educator and practitioner who integrates ecological sustainability with holistic nutrition. Certified as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and Restorative Wellness Practitioner (RWP), he teaches on topics including fermentation, foraging, metabolic health, and regenerative living. Drawing from 20+ years of experience in permaculture and food systems education, Shane empowers individuals and communities to build resilience through food, nature, and wellness. 

Favorite Professor

Dr. Richard Gillin revealed treasures of reflective wonder sprinkled throughout literary passages. He modeled kindness and understanding, and showed me the power of ideas. 

Fondest WC Memory

May Day. Kiplin Hall. Spontaneous adventures around the Eastern Shore. 

Let's Hear It for the Liberal Arts

I awakened to a deeper sense of purpose and became more responsible, conscious of myself as having a role in a larger community to which we all belong. 

Advice

You're an expression of life on this living planet. Listen to your intuition. Do what makes you feel alive!