Providing lupus education, information and support in Missouri, eastern Kansas and southern 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, eastern Kansas and southern 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.
2016-2017 Heartland Chapter Annual Report
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
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Beka Rich, Events & Operations Manager
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Rosemary Chustak, MSW, Patient Services Manager
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Yolanda Holton
Fund Development Manager
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Chair of the Board
Burnis J. Chitwood
Vice Chair of the Board
Austin M. Dalrymple, DO
Treasurer
Jewel McDaniels
Secretary
Therese Tryniecki Cross, PhD
Board Members
Evan Campbell
Tony Centracchio
Joel O. Christensen
Kevin Cheung
Eian Clinkscale
Ann Fisher-Jackson
Mitchelle Price
Chad Ronholm, MD
Chad M. Stiening
Tony Taylor
Katherine Temprano, MD
Marti J. Thomas
