Our Mission
Our mission is to advance nursing education, research, leadership, and professional collaboration in the food allergy subspecialty.
We aim to improve patient outcomes and quality of life by cultivating a food allergy-informed nursing workforce, collaborating on developing alternative care models that leverage technology to meet the needs of impacted
populations, and translating evidence-based practices into care.
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Goals
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​Education & Leadership: Equipping nurses with specialized education and training.
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​Innovation & Collaboration: Developing innovative, scalable care models to ensure access to specialty care.
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Research & Scholarship: Advancing nurse-led research to translate evidence into practice.
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Values
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​We value the unique contributions of nurses and their voices as an integral component of interdisciplinary food allergy management, education, leadership, research and scholarship.
Our Story
FANA is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. It was initially founded in 2019 as Food Allergy Nurses Interest Group (FANI) and was incorporated as a nonprofit in 2024.
We value the unique contributions of nurses and nurses' voices as an integral component of interdisciplinary food allergy management, education, leadership, research and scholarship. ​
Our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Olga Kagan,
PhD, RN, FAAAAI
USA
Founder & President
One word description: "Visionary"
Lindsay Green,
DNP, APN, FNP-BC
USA
Vice President
One word description: "Positive"
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MaryAnn Connor,
BSN, RN
USA
Treasurer
One word description: "Resilient"
Sarah Pederson,
BSN, RN, AE-C
USA
Secretary
One word description: "Artistic"
Alice Hoyt,
MD, FAAAAI
USA
Board Member
One word description:
"Grit"
Leya Yusupov,
BS
USA
Content & Digital Strategist
One word description: "Spirited"
Joy Oiza Ohiani,
RN, RM, BSN
Nigeria
Digital Support
One word description: "Creative"
Deryn Thompson,
PhD, MN BN PC
Australia
Global Expansion Co-lead
One word description: "Networker"
James Gardner,
RN, Msc
UK
Global Expansion Co-lead
One word description: "Collaborator"
Ali Doppelt,
RN, BSN, CPN
USA
Newsletter Editor
One word description: "Inquisitive"
Food Allergy Nursing Association Scientific Advisory Board
The Scientific Advisory Board brings expertise in nursing, medicine, nutrition science, psychology, and research to the scientific and educational work of the Food Allergy Nursing Association. Its members review the evidence base underlying the association's relevant materials and advise on its research agenda and ongoing initiatives, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of food allergy care within a nurse-led organization. The Board serves in an advisory capacity. Governance authority remains with the FANA Board of Directors.
Lilly Mathew
PhD, RN
Carina Venter
PhD, RD
Josie Howard-Ruben
PhD, RN
Ellen McCabe
PhD, RN, PNP-BC, FNASN
Linda Jones Herbert
PhD