Shelly Shiflett

Mother, co-author

Shelly Shiflett is a nurse, wife, and mother of two sons - one of whom has celiac disease. She is certified as a Celiac Patient Advocate through the Celiac Disease Foundation, holds a business degree from Virginia Tech, a B.S. degree in nursing and a Masters in Child Health from Virginia Commonwealth University. When not researching celiac disease, she enjoys tennis, dance, and traveling. Shelly resides in Brentwood, Tennessee, with her supportive husband, children, and Bella the Weimaraner.

 
 
 
 

Christopher Shiflett

Son, co-author

Christopher was diagnosed with celiac disease at age 13. Since then he has spent some of his free time researching celiac disease, adapting new gluten-free recipes, and expanding his culinary skills and education. Christopher helped write and research Celiac Lost during high school. Since then Christopher has completed his degree in aerospace engineering and business entrepreneurship from Virginia Tech, and is pursuing a career and culinary adventures in New York.