Steering Committee Member
Food is Medicine Institute's Community Council
Woodbridge, Virginia, United States
Donna Lawson is an educator, former school principal, and Doctor of Educational Ministry student at Columbia Theological Seminary. Living with HIV, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and other chronic conditions - diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc., she has turned her health journey into a testimony of resilience. Through medically tailored meals and nutrition therapy from Food & Friends in Washington, DC, Donna stabilized her glucose levels, reduced medication side effects, and embraced what she calls "Living HIV Healthy." She is a passionate advocate for the principle that Food is Medicine, empowering others to manage chronic illness through nutrition, faith, and education.
Food is Medicine: Evidence and Implementation in Healthcare Systems
Monday, July 27, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM ET
Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.