I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. After my diagnosis I started learning everything I could about celiac disease and piecing resources together from books to websites to information from my providers. I felt overwhelmed and frustrated by the lack of accurate information from websites and forums. I also longed for a community and a place where everything was in one place — I’m a virgo and an eldest child so you could say I like organization :)

Fast forward a few years after my diagnosis and my love for nutrition grew and I went on to study Nutrition & Dietetics at the University of New Hampshire. Post Bachelor’s degree in order to become a registered and licensed dietitian you must complete a 1500 hour internship and pass a national exam. While completing my internship, I also received my Master’s Degree in Community Health Education from Merrimack College. Having equal access to nutrition education no matter what health condition, is something I think everyone deserves. I have put thousands of hours into The Celiac Community, trying to make it the best resource for you, your family and your friends at an affordable rate. Gluten-free food is already expensive enough and that doesn’t even include the high cost of countless medical appointments trying to get a diagnosis.

My passion and goal in life is to help others feel less alone living with celiac disease. To this day I am the only one in my family with celiac disease and I know firsthand how challenging it can be navigating life with celiac. I hope The Celiac Community helps you feel confident and connects you with other fellow celiacs!

Warm regards,

Kelsey