I was diagnosed with celiac disease in the middle of my teenage years. Every night after dinner I felt sick and didn’t know why. Fast forward to getting diagnosed months later, I didn’t know where to start. I was navigating high school and being a teenager and just wanted to fit in. Learning how to follow a gluten-free diet and navigate social settings was a huge challenge. I felt alone and far from a “normal” teenager.

A few months into my diagnosis I started learning more and more about nutrition. Soon after, I decided I wanted to study nutrition and help other people like me feel supported during this major life change.