Board of Directors
Dr. Larry Posner, President
Dr. Larry Posner is the founder and principal of North Bay Allergy
and Asthma Medical Associates in Napa and Sonoma, where he has practiced
clinical allergy for eighteen years. His major interest has been
in the treatment of pediatric asthma and anaphylaxis. In addition,
he serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at UCSF, teaching at the
pediatric asthma clinic at San Francisco General Hospital. Dr. Posner
was the former president of the Allergy Association of California
and chief of staff at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa. He has
also served on the board of directors for the local American Lung
Association Chapter.
Currently, Dr. Posner serves as a specialty delegate to the California
Medical Association and a director on the executive board of the
California Society of Allergy Asthma and Immunology. He is also
a member of the scientific advisory board for Dey Laboratories.
And Dr. Posner has actively served on the School Health committee
of the Napa County Medical society for the past 14 years.
Nicole Della Santina, Secretary
Nicole is a mother of 3, one being a food allergic child. She has
been instrumental in educating her child’s preschool and elementary
school about the implications of food allergy in order to allow
her child to attend school. Nicole is also aseasoned public relations
professional with over 17 years of experience in the consumer and
technology industries.
Greg Lahann, Treasurer
Greg brings over 15 years of venture capital experience to his
work as a general partner at Novus Ventures. Prior to joining the
firm, he spent 13 years as a general partner with MK Global Ventures.
As a member of the board of directors and/or a member of the executive
management team, Greg has guided a number of early-stage technology
companies. He has served as chief financial officer to several emerging
technology companies and has directed and managed every phase of
high-technology business development, from start-up, through growth
and IPO. Greg also spent six years in the high technology audit
practice of PriceWaterhouse, where he assisted clients with a broad
range of transactions including private company financings, mergers,
acquisitions and initial public offerings.
Katie Lucas, Girl Scout Councils of California, Board Member
Katie Lucas is the Government Relations Director for the Girl Scout
Councils of California. Ms. Lucas is a registered California lobbyist
and represents approximately 300,000 Girl Scouts and volunteers
before all levels of California state government. Advocacy in Girl
Scouting includes efforts to inform and educate policy-makers and
community leaders on issues that affect women, girls and Girl Scouting
as an organization. Prior to working for the Girl Scouts, Ms. Lucas
was a registered lobbyist and legislative analyst for a respected
contract lobbying firm Sacramento for four years. She received her
Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from California State University,
Sacramento.
Jamie Hintzke, Executive Director
Jamie is a long time school health advocate. Her son suffers from
food allergies as well as asthma. She has done much of her advocacy
work as California State PTA member. She has worked on school policy
issues and serves as a resource to parents who need direction on
how to advocate for their child in the public school environment.
She is dedicated to ensure that every child in public school receives
the proper care when there is an anaphylaxis or asthma emergency.
Jamie was recognized as Woman of the Year for the California State
Assembly District 18 for 2007.
Advisory Board
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) was established
in 1991. FAAN's membership now stands at close to 30,000 worldwide
and includes families, dietitians, nurses, physicians, school staff,
representatives from government agencies, and the food and pharmaceutical
industries. FAAN serves as the communication link between the patient
and others. FAAN’s Mission: To raise public awareness, to
provide advocacy and education, and to advance research on behalf
of all those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis.
Regional Asthma Management and Prevention
Regional Asthma Management and Prevention (RAMP) is a project of
the Public Health Institute and is working to reduce the burden
of asthma through community collaboration to address many activities,
ranging from clinical management to environmental prevention. RAMP
is a clearinghouse of asthma information, provides technical assistance
to asthma coalitions, and convenes groups working on asthma in the
Bay Area. RAMP also coordinates Community Action to Fight Asthma
(CAFA) a statewide network of asthma coalitions working to shape
local, regional and state policies to reduce the environmental triggers
of asthma for school-aged children.
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