Craig Fontenot

Chief of Staff & Mission Integration; FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)

Craig Fontenot is Chief of Staff and Mission Integration at Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), where he works across strategy, programs, partnerships, and communications to advance solutions for the 33 million Americans living with food allergies. He leads cross-functional efforts spanning research, community health, industry engagement, and national awareness campaigns—helping align FARE’s programs and partnerships to deliver measurable impact for patients and families.

Craig has deep experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and strategic communications, with a focus on building innovative partnerships that bridge healthcare, industry, and community. Prior to FARE, he held leadership roles across nonprofit and for- profit settings, helping lead organizations on growth strategy, brand development, partnership activation and mission impact.

He is passionate about elevating food allergy as a public health issue and building a future where the disease is preventable, manageable, and ultimately cured. (Washington, DC) linkedin.com/craigfontenot