We provide timely and empowering education, advocacy, and peer to peer support for San Diegans with celiac disease and gluten-related disorders. Through our close affiliation with expert gastroenterologists, dietitians, and the National Celiac Association, we also offer educational initiatives from expert clinicians in our community.
Our Practices
We educate, advocate and raise awareness of celiac disease and gluten intolerance.
We foster a sense of community, belonging and camaraderie.
We keep a close affiliation with several gastroenterologist and dieticians.
We provide empowerment to live with a chronic disease and share a positive outlook as ambassadors of the disease.
Medical Advisors (listed in alphabetical order by last name)
Medical Doctors:
Kimberly Newton, MD: Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Rady Children's Hospital
James Wolosin, MD Gastroenterologist with Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego
Dietitians:
Mary Collard, MS, RDN Registered Dietitian
Rosio Hernandez, MS, RDN Celiac Specializing Dietitian at Rady Children's Hospital
NCA San Diego Board Members President: Jan Pruitt: sandiegoceliacs@gmail.com Treasurer: Rebecca Freeburn: sandiegoceliacs@gmail.com Director/VP/Membership and Events: Michele Vargas: sandiegoceliacs@gmail.com Director: Misty Faulkner Secretary and Public Relations Director: Melinda Mauro Member at Large and ROCK Co-Coordinator: Courtney Cohen: celiackidsrock@gmail.com Member at Large and ROCK Co-Coordinator: Caroline Lilley: celiackidsrock@gmail.com