Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed.–Helping families, schools and businesses create safe and inclusive environments for those with food allergies

Gina Mennett Lee, M. Ed.  is a Connecticut-based food allergy educator, advocate, and consultant.   She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and a B.S. degree in both Elementary and Special Education.  She is an experienced special education, elementary and middle school teacher.  She is the founder and President of Food Allergy Education Network, a Connecticut-based non-profit and Co-Founder of the National Allergy & Anaphylaxis Council, a national advocacy group.

As a mother who witnessed her daughter’s near-fatal allergic reaction, she brings real world experience to the field of food allergies.  She is widely known for her common sense, fact-based approach to managing food allergies.  Because of her experience and knowledge, she is in the unique position to view food allergies & anaphylaxis from the perspective of a business owner, a parent, a teacher, and a school administrator.   She is dedicated to helping families, schools,  businesses, and organizations create safe and inclusive environments for those with food allergies.