Providing Answers, Support and Hope in Missouri, Southern Illinois, & Kansas
Providing lupus information, education, and support in Missouri, Kansas and southern & central Illinois
The Lupus Foundation of America, Heartland Chapter is part of a national force devoted to solving the cruel mystery of lupus while providing caring support to those who suffer from its brutal impact. Through a comprehensive program of research, education, support, and advocacy, we lead the fight to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus.
The Heartland Chapter provides programs and services for the estimated 50,000 people living with lupus in Missouri, Kansas and southern & central Illinois. We provide a variety of services including lupus information and referral, monthly support groups, educational workshops and conferences, and a summer camp for girls with lupus.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy. We are focused on achieving the following disease-specific outcomes:
Amy Ondr, President & CEO
aondr@lfaheartland.org
Beka Rich, Chief Operating Officer
brich@lfaheartland.org
Leah Levin, Special Events Manager
llevin@lfaheartland.org
Katie Costillo, BSW, CPPN
Program Manager & Patient Navigator
kcostillo@lfaheartland.org
Chair of the Board
Tony Centracchio
Immediate Past Chair of the Board
Austin M. Dalrymple, DO
Treasurer
Kevin Cheung
Secretary
Chad Ronholm, MD
Board of Directors
Kimberly Carroll, MD
Alfred Kim, MD, PhD
Morgan Blessinger
Arica Evans