A leading international expert on the gluten-free diet, Shelley is a registered dietitian, author, speaker and consultant with more than 40 years’ experience. She is a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Celiac Disease Foundation in the United States and the Professional Advisory Council of Celiac Canada. She also serves as the chair of the Celiac Canada’s Dietitian Working Group. Shelley has been featured on radio and television including NBC’s Today show, CBC, CTV and Global TV, as well as frequently quoted in major print media such as the Wall Street Journal, WebMD, National Post, Globe and Mail, Food Business News, Chatelaine and Canadian Living. A popular speaker, she delivers presentations at medical, nutrition, celiac, food industry and agriculture conferences throughout North America. Shelley’s best-selling book is highly recommended by health professionals, celiac organizations, consumers and the food industry. Author of many journal articles on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet, she also contributes to a variety of other publications for health professionals and consumers. Her column “Ask the Celiac Expert” was featured in Allergic Living magazine for many years. In recognition of Shelley’s major contributions to the field of celiac disease and her dedication to educating health professionals and individuals with celiac disease in North America, she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal. Professionally, Shelley is a member of Dietitians of Canada and the College of Dietitians of Alberta. When she is not sharing her nutrition and health expertise, Shelley is very active in her community and church. She is an accomplished musician who enjoys playing piano and keyboard at special events and for other occasions. Shelley enjoys photography, hiking and cycling. She lives with her family in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.