Hi! My name is Rebecca, and I’m based in Los Angeles. I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015, and to say it was difficult at first is an understatement. I had never heard of celiac disease and didn’t even know what gluten was prior to being diagnosed. Luckily, we’ve come a long way since then in terms of awareness and research all around the world. I’ve always loved traveling and haven’t let celiac disease stop me from finding delicious food in other countries, with Italy being one of my top places for eating gluten-free.
I’m excited to be a part of Beyond Celiac and raise awareness about celiac disease. My hope is to bring people in my community together in a supportive, inclusive, and uplifting environment where no one feels isolated due to their dietary restrictions, whether they are newly navigating how to eat gluten-free or have been avoiding gluten for years already.