Our Experts

In addition to health professionals and individuals with food allergies around the country, the following FAAN representatives are available for media interviews.

	Julia Bradsher, Ph.D., M.B.A. Chief Executive Officer Julia joined FAAN in January 2009. 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.
	Chris Fanning, M.B.A. Chief Financial Officer Chris joined FAAN in August 2008. She is responsible for oversight of the financial and operational functions for FAAN. She holds a bachelor’s of business administration in accounting from Shenandoah University and an M.B.A. from the University of Maryland.
	Maria L. Acebal, J.D. Vice President and General Counsel Maria joined FAAN in November 2009. She is responsible for managing the scientific research program and providing legal advice on a wide range of operational and strategic issues. Maria holds a B.A. in mathematics from Duke University, and a J.D. from Yale Law School. She has a personal connection to food allergies, as one of her children has a peanut allergy.
	Laura Caldwell Vice President, Development Laura joined the FAAN team in January 2007. Laura is responsible for managing and coordinating the development program for FAAN. This includes securing funding for all programs and events, working with major donors, organizing special events, and overseeing the grant program. She is currently attending American University and working towards her B.A.
	Eleanor Garrow-Majka Vice President, Education and Outreach Eleanor joined FAAN in September 2009. She provides leadership, development, and implementation of FAAN’s education and outreach strategy programs. Eleanor has a B.A. in healthcare administration from Lewis University in Romeoville, IL. She has a son with food allergies, eosinophilic esophagitis, and asthma.
	Henry McMillan, M.B.A. Vice President, Marketing Henry joined FAAN in July 2009. He is responsible for marketing initiatives and branding of FAAN. He holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and an M.B.A. from Babson College in Wellesley, Mass. He has a personal connection to food allergies, as his daughter and other family members have severe food allergies.
	Chris Weiss, Ph.D. Vice President, Advocacy and Government Relations Chris has been with FAAN since March 2001. His duties include monitoring legislative/regulatory efforts at the local, state, and national level, designing surveys, speaking at professional meetings and conferences, and attending trade shows on FAAN’s behalf. Chris has graduate degrees from the University of Massachusetts and Florida State University.