The Allergy Advocate, MPH.
Empowering people managing food allergies to live fully and flavorfully—through policy, partnerships, and personalized coaching.
How I can help
“We rise by lifting others”
Coaching & Mentorship
Empowering individuals live full and flavorful lives while navigating food allergies.
With 8+ years in food allergy advocacy and 5+ years in mentorship, I’ve learned what it takes to coach advocates at every level, from young adults heading off to college to parents of children with food allergies looking to create change.
Through practical guidance and support, I help you tap into your inner advocate and live a life based on your values, equipped with the right tools to make a meaningful impact.
Policy & Advocacy
Helping businesses grow through creating more inclusive environments.
When businesses prioritize food allergy inclusivity, they gain not only these loyal customers but also their families and friends—who share their positive experiences with a broader community, helping to drive growth and expand reach.
I partner with businesses to develop and implement strategies that address the unique needs of the food allergy community—designing inclusive, unforgettable experiences that support both individuals with food allergies and the broader goals of the organization.
Consulting for Businesses
Partnering with policymakers and organizations to enact positive change on food allergy and public health initiatives.
With millions affected by food allergies, food allergy policy is both a deeply personal cause and a pressing public health issue that requires equitable solutions.
I work closely with policymakers to create and reform policies that address the comprehensive needs of the food allergy community at local, state, and national levels. In collaboration with organizations, I lead advocacy efforts, facilitate workshops, and speak at events to provide both personal experience and public health expertise.
My Mission
Growing up with life-threatening food allergies hasn’t just shaped my life — it’s shaped my purpose. From a young age, I learned to advocate for my health and navigate spaces that often overlooked my condition.
My personal journey has taken me from Division I athletics to academic research labs, while my professional path has spanned roles in wellness & events coordination to non-profit partnerships to healthcare consulting. In every space and role, I’ve strived to center food allergies in the conversation.
This responsibility has helped me cultivate both the skill and the drive to improve the experience of those with food allergies from two core angles:
Empower and equip individuals: Change starts with you.
Transform the environment and systems: Evolve with the needs of the population.
With a Master’s in Public Health and more than a decade of advocacy experience, I’ve led efforts to advance food allergy policy, shaped health programs that promote population health, and partnered with businesses to create more inclusive and accommodating experiences for individuals with food allergies. But my work goes beyond policies and programs — it’s about people.
With a unique blend of lived experience, strategic insight, and unwavering purpose, this work is both deeply personal and profoundly transformational.
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