Shannen is a promoter/shareholder with a unique skill set that combines her academic background in BSc Early Years and Childhood Studies with her passion for business and innovation. With a Masters in Food Business and Innovation, she has the knowledge and expertise to identify market gaps in the food industry and develop solutions that meet the needs of consumers.

Her experience working for global company BWG Foods (SPAR), and her own family business has given her valuable insight into the food industry and the challenges faced by businesses in this sector. It was while working with SPAR that she identified a gap in the market for an effective, fit-for-purpose allergen management system. This inspired her to develop TrustDish.

Rachel is an MSc Human Resources Student at University College Cork.  She is the daughter and sister of the founders of TrustDish. She has had a severe peanut allergy from a very young age, and does not remember life without this allergy. She is in the top 20% of worst allergic reactions, having to carry 2 EpiPens around with her daily. She is both anaphylactic when peanuts are injected, and her allergy is airborne.

Over the years, she has struggled with dining in restaurants, both in Ireland and abroad. She has been turned away from restaurants many times once peanut allergy was mentioned, making her feel like a burden to whomever she is dining with at the time and such restaurant attitudes have made her feel excluded. Rachel plays a crucial role in formulating the user experience of the app within TrustDish.