Trish Gavankar, RN, BS: Clinical Nurse Manager, Educator and staff nurse in ICU, ER and Critical Care. Food-allergy advocate and educator since 2003, when her daughter was diagnosed with over 20 food allergies. Co-founded NC FACES (Food Allergic Children Excelling Safely), a support group with nearly 500 families, providing educational, social and emotional support activities for 11 years. Founded Disney Chefs Rock Food Allergies, a Facebook support group for food allergic families going to Disney. Through the years, Trish has been interviewed by many journalists and participated in numerous other activities to educate the public. By chairing the FARE Walk for food allergies in 2013 and serving on the FARE Educational Committee and the Support Group Advisory Council, she has helped shape the food allergy community. She combines high energy and a quick wit along with a healthy dose of experience.