During a drive to my son’s elementary school one morning, he asked, “Mom, how will I ever be able to go to college if I can’t even eat at my school cafeteria?”
Solid question. I didn’t have the answer. So that day, I promised him things would change.
About STS
Christina Mingle Keller, J.D., M.Ed.
Founder & CEO, SafeTable Solutions
As the parent of two severely food allergic teenagers, who both have multiple anaphylactic food allergies ("FA"), I know what it’s like to:
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Administer an EpiPen;
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Ride with a child in an ambulance to the ER;
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Navigate every birthday party, field trip, camp and social gathering;
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Bake the right treat to ensure a child never feels left out of a special occasion; and
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Teach children and teens to speak up for themselves, while navigating the social challenges of FA that only become more complex with age.
With a M.Ed. in Counseling/Student Affairs in Higher Education as well as a law degree, I have practiced law and worked in a variety of roles at colleges and universities of all sizes -- including reading applications for the University of Virginia. With a team that includes former college dietitians, I enjoy using my knowledge and experience in helping prospective and newly admitted college students with FA prepare for navigating dining halls and campuses.
I welcome the chance to learn more about your story and to discuss how SafeTable Solutions can help.
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Give all kids with FA the ability to enjoy being at college without the anxiety of finding a safe meal;
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Give parents the peace of mind that their child with FA will be safely nourished and included; and
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Give colleges and universities practical solutions for accommodating a growing number of FA students.
Like so many, our family has lived with the constant anxiety of eating safely for years. I founded SafeTable Solutions with the goal to ultimately:
Our Goals
WEBINARS
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Panelist on FARE's "College Chat: Getting campus ready and navigating food allergy in college life" webinar (Feb. 25, 2025)
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Panelist on FARE's "College Chats with College Counselors with Food Allergy Experience and Expertise" webinar (May 30, 2024)
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IECA webinar (Members’ Only Access) on "Navigating the College Search Process with Food Allergies" (Feb. 2025)
CONFERENCES/PRESENTATIONS
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“Navigating the College Search Process with Food Allergies” with fellow panelists at the FARE Food Allergy Summit 2024
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“Food Allergy Orientation: A Crash Course in Food Allergy Accommodations in College," presented with Tiffany Leon, Asst. Director of Training & Professional Program at FARE, at AHEAD’s Excellence & Equity Conference, July 2025
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UPCOMING: "From Home to Dorm: How College Campuses Are Evolving to Support Students with Food Allergies", co-presenting at the October FARE Food Allergy Summit 2025
ARTICLES
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"Gluten Free Friends" guest post: Own Your Food Allergies: Plan Ahead and Thrive in College (March 2025)
Partnerships & Programs
In addition to working individually with families and students with food allergies and partnering with college consultants, I also consult for Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) on their college resources. My work with FARE offers me a unique perspective on best practices in college dining, housing, emergency services, and beyond.