Iam writing this recommendation for Gina as a food allergy educator and consultant with great confidence in her abilities and knowledge of this very important topic for our young children. Gina has helped the Branford Board of Education to finally, after three long years, adopt an improved school allergy policy with the majority of the ideas coming from Gina. Gina spear-headed this effort consistently informing the board on why it needs to be done for the health of our children and kept the board on task to get it done. Gina has helped the Board get a better understanding of the seriousness of this issue not just in the classrooms, but also to make sure the staff is trained to handle an allergic reaction and the practical everyday management of this life-threatening medical condition within our schools. Due to Gina’s efforts the board has incorporated some extra safety precautions in our school cafes and part of the bidding process for the upcoming bus contract, bus drivers will be properly trained to handle allergic reactions. Gina is also the President & Founder of the Food Allergy Education Network which spreads out the message to keep families involved and informed. Gina would be an asset to any firm and/or family that needs to address Food Allergy Management.

Michael A. Krause, Branford, CT Board of Education Chair, Business Owner

Over the years, I have crossed paths with Gina within the food allergy advocacy and education world.  There a threshold that one moves through that changes a person from Food Allergy Mom–who advocates and educates on her family’s behalf– to Food Allergy Advocate–who educates the community or masses.  Gina is a very intelligent and seasoned  Food Allergy Advocate who not only understand understands the various aspects of managing this invisible life threatening disease, but is gifted in teaching others how manage.  Her leadership skills and professionalism have always kept Gina highly respected and successful.  To be honest, when I have a serious question or issue, Gina is the person I would pick up the phone to call so that I could explore my options with a very knowledgeable advocate.

Susan Wharfe, Branford Board of Education

G ina Lee is a passionate food allergy advocate who knows how to successfully communicate the needs of food allergic individuals and their families to others. As the Founder of Food Allergy Education Network, Gina has helped many families deal with diagnosis of managing chronic food allergies while they live complete lives.  She has sponsored numerous educational programs and events for families of food allergic children. In 2013, Gina organized a group of National Food Allergy Advocates from around the nation to bring the issue of “Inclusiveness” for students with food allergies to the National Parent Teacher Association. As a result of Gina’s efforts, the National PTA was made aware of the dangers food allergic children face at PTA sponsored events. The National PTA now addresses food allergies and anaphylaxis on their website. I am honored to know Gina and to have worked her with on projects to help educate others about food allergies and anaphylaxis.