Kelly is a Chicago mom of four young children. Her second child, John, was diagnosed at age one with severe dairy, egg, peanut, tree nut and legume allergy. He also is asthmatic, so the likelihood of a life threatening reaction from food is increased. She spent a few years learning the ins and outs of food labels, ingredient and product information, and most importantly, how to cook and bake for not only her son, but for the rest of her family as well.

Since then it has become Kelly's life’s purpose to raise awareness and increase funding for food allergy research. She is passionate about not only keeping her son safe, but alive. A food allergy diagnosis is scary; it is the fear of the unknown that keeps moms of food allergic children awake at night. Kelly has a very popular and successful blog, www.foodallergymama.com where she shares useful information, swaps safe recipes and empowers moms to share in their experience and even vent a bit. Most recently, she has published her first book, "The Food Allergy Mama's Baking Book" where she gives moms ideas for yummy and allergen free recipes that the whole family will love.

Check our our Interview with Kelly here.