Celiac Sprue Association (CSA)
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[edit] About
CSA is the largest non-profit coeliac disease support group in the United States,[citation needed] with over 125 chapters and 65 resource units across the country, and over 10,000 members worldwide.
[edit] History
The Midwestern Celiac Sprue Association (MCSA) was formed in 1977 by Pat Murphy Garst of Des Moines, Iowa. MCSA officially changed its name to Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America, Inc. in 1986.
[edit] Mission Statement
Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America, Inc. (CSA/USA, Inc) is a member based non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis worldwide through education, research and support. In particular, it has information for its members on following a gluten-free diet.
[edit] Current Officers
Executive Director: Mary Schluckebier B.S., M.A.
President: Gary Powers
President-Elect: Bill Eyl
Treasurer: Clark Kolterman
Recording Secretary: James Blank
