Providing lupus information, education, and support in Missouri, eastern 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, 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.
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:
Chapter Staff
Amy Ondr, President & CEO
aondr@LFAheartland.org
Beka Rich, Chief Operating Officer
brich@LFAheartland.org
Leah Levin, Special Events Manager
llevin@lfaheartland.org
Andrew Robinson, MSW, LMSW
Lupus Patient Navigator
arobinson@LFAheartland.org
Heartland Chapter Board of Directors
Chair of the Board
Austin M. Dalrymple, DO
Immediate Past Chair
Burnis J. Chitwood
Treasurer
Jewel L. McDaniels
Secretary
Tony Centracchio
Board of Directors
Kevin Cheung
Alfred Kim, MD, PhD
Mitchelle Price
Chad Ronholm, MD
Katherine Temprano, MD
Marti J. Thomas
Therese Tryniecki Cross, PhD
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