FIA’s mission is to support individuals and families affected by food intolerances, empower them with knowledge, and advocate for their needs to improve their overall quality of life.
Values
Our values
We envision a future where every person with food intolerances would have the ability to navigate their dietary restrictions with confidence, lead a healthy and fulfilling life, and feel understood and supported by their communities.
Terry founded the Food Intolerance Association in 2023 after a 30-plus year journey battling food intolerances and food allergies and is the author of the book, It’s in the Food! A Guide on Food Intolerance for Adults and Children. She is the current President and CEO and brings with her an extensive background in public health, human resources, research administration, and business operations for the past 30 years working at Tulane University, Baylor College of Medicine, the University of California, Berkeley, and George Washington University. She received a MPH in environmental health science, bachelor’s in sociology, and associate’s in business administration, all from Tulane University in her hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana.