About the author
Lisa Woodruff, RDN is a registered dietitian and owner of Lisa Woodruff Nutrition, a private nutrition practice that specializes in food allergies. Lisa’s youngest son had an allergic reaction to peanuts when he was just six months old. She knows firsthand how food allergies can affect an entire family.
Lisa graduated from Iowa State University and completed her Dietetic Internship at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. She received the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award in 2020 from the Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Prior to starting her private practice in 2020, Lisa worked for eight years in clinical nutrition and corporate wellness.
About the illustrator
Olive Phan, also konwn as YAZZIEWONPHON, is an Iowa-based freelance printmaker and textile artist with a drawing and videography background. She has made several appearances in group and solo exhibitions around Iowa galleries and digital spaces. In addition, Olive enjoys sustainable fashion and learning about the ocean.