Our Team
Nik Kalra (Founder)
Hi, I’m Nik Kalra, and I’m 15 years old. I’ve been living with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) for my entire life, and I noticed a significant gap in support and resources for people like me. Inspired by my own experiences, I felt compelled to raise awareness about ARFID and create a space where others can find understanding and encouragement. My goal is to shed light on this often-misunderstood disorder and help foster a community that offers support, information, and hope. Together, we can make a difference!
Maya Kalra (Co-Founder)
My name is Maya Kalra, and I am the co-founder of the National ARFID Foundation. As the sister of someone living with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, I am strongly committed to helping those who struggle with this eating disorder. Having witnessed the challenges and isolation that people with ARFID face, my goal is to advocate for greater recognition and understanding of the disorder. I aim to expand the reach of the website and its resources, inspiring change to ensure that ARFID is no longer overlooked or dismissed. By expanding the reach of the website, I hope to empower individuals and families to find the support they need to heal and thrive.
Dr. Mini Mehra
Dr. Mini Mehra is a highly experienced pediatrician that brings over 15 years of expertise. After an accomplished tenure at the UCLA Medical Center, Dr. Mehra is certified in pediatrics and with additional certifications in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Dr. Mehra is passionate about addressing complex gastrointestinal and nutritional challenges. She is an attending physician at Miller Children's Hospital and continues to serve as an Associate Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology at UCLA School of Medicine. Previously, Dr. Mehra held significant leadership roles, including Director of the Pediatric Eosinophilic GI Disorders Clinic at UCLA and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. Her areas of interest span eating disorders such as ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, hepatology, and nutritional support of the neonate to eating disorders of the adolescent.
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