Shelly Shiflett
Mother
Shelly Shiflett is a nurse, wife, and mother of two teenage 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, Shelly enjoys tennis, cooking, and traveling. Shelly resides in Brentwood, Tennessee, with her supportive husband, children, and Bella the Weimaraner.
Christopher Shiflett
Son
Christopher Shiflett is currently a senior in high school and was diagnosed with celiac disease at age 13. Since then he has spent his free time researching celiac disease, adapting new gluten-free recipes and learning to cook. Christopher is active in school taking AP / Honors courses, a member of the National Honors Society and plays on the men’s tennis team. He is an Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow member, and volunteers in the community. Additionally, he enjoys snow skiing, basketball, and football.
