Below you’ll find a list of my past and upcoming workshops. If you are interested in having me speak at your next event, please contact me directly at donna@foodasc.com.
WORKSHOPS
TITLE: The 3 E’s to Empowerment: Passing the Food Allergy Baton
Food for Thought: S.A.F.E. Food Pantry’s Education Session
DATE: 10/26/2017
DETAILS: Learn 3 steps to empowering your child, a time saving technique for label reading, the form you should never leave home without, the meaning of the Food Allergy Circle, and tools to help your child self-advocate.
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TITLE: Food Allergies: The Shocking Truth, Why We Should Care and What We Can Do
LOCATION: Anne Arundel County Women’s Fair and Expo
DATE: 9/ 24/2016
DETAILS: Whether you know someone with food allergies or not, in this informative session, you’ll discover the shocking truth about food allergies, why you should care and what you can do.
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TITLE: 10 Things Child Care Directors Need to Know about FOOD ALLERGIES
LOCATION: Anne Arundel County Child Care Association
DATE: 12/10/2015
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TITLE: The Shocking Truth about Food Allergies: Why We Should Care, What We Can Do
LOCATION: HAPS Eastern Regional Meeting at WOR-WIC Community College
DATE: 10/3/2015
DETAILS: Dr. DeCosta will provide a glimpse into the world of food allergies from a personal perspective. By sharing basic food allergy information, resources and personal stories, she will discuss the shocking truths about food allergies, why you should care and what you as an educator can do to protect and enhance the lives of those living with food allergies.
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TITLE: Food Allergies Aren’t Always a Party, But You Can Have Fun
LOCATION: Food Allergy Wellness: Powerful Paths to Courageous Living with Food Allergies Telesummit
DATE: 11/6/ 2014
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TITLE: Food Allergies Aren’t Just Nuts Panel Discussion
LOCATION: Anne Arundel Medical Center/Panelist and Organizer
DATE: 5/13/2014
DETAILS: An event for both individuals with food allergies and their circle of caregivers. Learn information about the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies, as well as strategies for living safely and healthfully.
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TITLE: FOOD ALLERGIES: BETTER YOU SERIES
LOCATION: Delaware Technical Community College
DATE: 4/8/2014
DETAILS: A growing public health concern, food allergies afflict an estimated 15 million people in the United States alone, and that number continues to rise. Donna DeCosta, an author, physician, and advocate will present information about food allergies including the management of this potentially life-threatening condition as well as the treatment of food-allergic reactions.
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TITLE: Looking … Back to the Future/ 2014 Ladies’ Inspirational Fellowship Time
LOCATION: Riverdale Baptist Church
DATE: 3/8/2014
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TITLE: My Story of Passion, Persistence and Faith
LOCATION: Martin Advertising
DATE: 7/2013