Contest Judges

The contest judges are:

	Julia Bradsher, Ph.D., M.B.A.: Julia joined FAAN in January 2009 as the Chief Executive Officer. She is responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of FAAN. Julia holds a Ph.D. in medical sociology from the University of Miami, and an M.B.A. from the Sawyer School of Management at Suffolk University in Boston. Julia has been involved in food allergies and anaphylaxis for almost ten years.
	Sen. Christopher Dodd and Grace Dodd: Senator Chris Dodd has served Connecticut in the United States Senate since 1981. As a senior member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and the Chairman of its Subcommittee on Children and Families, Senator Dodd is well-known in the Senate for his leadership on food allergy issues. Food allergies are a deeply personal issue for Senator Dodd and his wife, Jackie. Their eldest daughter, Grace, has severe allergies that have caused her to go into anaphylactic shock several times.
	Benjamin Sandler: Benjamin Sandler is the inspiration behind Divvies' creation and philosophy: that eating should be an inclusive, not an exclusive experience; hence Divvies' tagline "made to share!" At eleven years old, Benjamin "never lets food allergies define him"; and lives each day to the fullest, enjoying friends, family, traveling, sleep away camp, baseball, football, wrestling, music, reading, talking, and so much more!
	Lori Sandler: Lori Sandler is the owner of Divvies, a dedicated peanut-free, tree nut-free, milk-free and egg-free gourmet bakery that ships and is offered in select retail locations nation-wide. What started as a labor of love for her son Benjamin, who born with multiple serious food allergies, has grown into a thriving business. Divvies fills a pressing need for great gourmet treats that EVERYONE can share. Lori educates people about practical ways to make food fun for those with and without food allergies. Look for The Divvies Bakery Cookbook, published by St. Martins Press, in stores and on-line, August 2010. For more information, please visit www.divvies.com.
	Ron Triani: Ron is the chair of FAAN's Board of Directors. He is retired from Kraft Foods. His most recent position was Senior Director of Global Scientific and Regulatory Affairs. As Director of New Product Development in Post R&D, Ron’s team developed Honey Bunches of Oats, one of the most successful cereals in Post history. Externally, Ron served as Chair of the Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Grocery Manufacturers Association, on the NIH Food Forum, and as an active member of the Food Processors Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Council and the International Life Sciences Institute. He is our source of information about the food industry.
	Ming Tsai: In 1998, Ming Tsai opened Blue Ginger in Wellesley, MA, introducing diners from Boston and beyond to his signature East-West cuisine. The accolades followed, including a James Beard Award in 2002 for Best Chef Northeast and since 2002, Zagat Restaurant Guide has rated Blue Ginger the "2nd Most Popular Boston Restaurant." Most recently, in 2009, Ming and Blue Ginger won IFMA’s Silver Plate Award in the Independent Restaurant Category recognizing overall excellence in the industry.