Thomas Silvera
Advisor

Thomas Silvera, Advisor

Thomas Silvera holds a degree in Surgical Technology and is currently pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Health Education and Sciences. Following his Bachelor degree, he plans to obtain a Master's degree in Public Health and Epidemiology.

Thomas and his wife, through their grief, created The Elijah-Alavi Foundation in honor of their son Elijah-Alavi who passed away on November 3, 2017 from anaphylaxis due to a food allergen that was given to him while attending a NYC daycare. As a food-allergic parent with another son with food alleriges, Thomas has been working to create lasting change in the food allergy community and beyond. 

Thomas has been working tirelessly to create change in legislation. He advocated in the passing of Elijah's Law, named after his son, which was signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on September 12, 2019.