Panelist at the 35th Annual CSA Conference

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I am very excited to be a guest panelist at the 35th Annual Celiac Sprue Association Conference on October 6th. My topic is "Gluten-Free Blogging," something I have been well versed in since 2007 when I first launched this blog Gluten-Free Fun. In 2011, I launched Gluten-Free Globetrotter while overseas in the Czech Republic so blogging is definitely an integral part of my life.

My panel moderator, Cheryl Harris, put together a wonderful post about our session that I would like to share with you. If you are attending the CSA conference, I would love to meet you! I will be there all day Friday and Saturday. Please find me in person, via Twitter, or even by email at gfreefun AT gmail.com.

Gluten-Free Blogging

Saturday, October 6th

4-5pm in Salons ABC

Hyatt Regency Long Island

Cheryl Harris, MPH, RD is an award-winning Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist and Certified Wellness Coach in Northern Virginia. She loves helping clients learn to live and love a gluten-free diet! She is a regular contributor to the Washingtonian and Today's Dietitian, has presented for the FDA, USDA, Institute of Medicine, Institute of Integrative Nutrition and many others and her comments have been featured on MSNBC, Washington Post, the Food Network and more.

Erin Smith of Gluten-Free Fun  

Erin Smith is a social media expert who has been writing her gluten-free lifestyle blog Gluten-Free Fun since 2007. In 2011, she launched Gluten-Free Globetrotter, a website that encourages those with celiac disease to travel the world and not be scared about eating gluten-free domestically and abroad. Erin is the lead organizer of the NYC Celiac Disease Meetup Group, a social community that has grown to over 1,550 members in the 7 years she has been organizing the group. Erin also sits on the board of the non-profit foundation Kicking4Celiac and she is a regular contributor to Delight Gluten Free Magazine.

Shirley Braden of Gluten-Free Easily  

Shirley Braden is a gluten-free support group leader; and local, state, national, and international speaker. She teaches gluten-free individuals how to live easily, economically, and healtily with her gfe-gluten free easily approach. Her popular and helpful gfe blog, at glutenfreeeasily.com, was selected runner up in Triumph Dining's 2012 Best of Gluten-Free Awards.

Amie Valpone of the Healthy Apple    

Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP, Editor-in-Chief of TheHealthyApple.com is a Manhattan based Culinary Nutritionist, Personal Chef, Professional Recipe Developer and Food Writer specializing in Gluten-Free ‘Clean’ recipes. Amie works as a Food Allergy Concierge and Healthy Family Pantry Stylist sharing her passion for ‘Clean Eating’ by focusing on real food. She understands how difficult it can be to find time to create healthy meals, but is here to show you how easy it can be. Amie’s work appears on The Food Network, The Huffington Post, Martha Stewart Whole Living, YahooShine! and WebMD.

Melissa Mc Lean Jory of Gluten-Free for Good       

Melissa McLean Jory is a Master Nutrition Therapist, lover of simple food, founder of the blog Gluten-Free For Good, and co-author of The Gluten-Free Edge: A Nutrition and Training Guide for Peak Athletic Performance and an Active Gluten-Free Life. She also has a degree in Exercise Science, hundreds of hours of yoga teacher training, and a passion for wilderness adventure. Her mission is to help people navigate the gluten-free lifestyle with confidence, optimal nutrition, and renewed vitality. She serves on the board of directors of the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum & Hall of Fame and is a resource leader for CSA of Denver.