Penny Dellsperger International Celiac Disease Symposium 2026

Penny Dellsperger

Penny Dellsperger is an Australian Accredited Practising Dietitian, recognised as a leading voice in the field of coeliac disease. With nearly 20 years of dedicated experience in the area, she previously led Coeliac Australia's policy, advocacy, research, and knowledge translation efforts. Now operating as an independent consultant, she continues to be a passionate advocate for individuals with coeliac disease. Penny is actively engaged in the research space, championing meaningful consumer and patient involvement in research, and contributing to protocol design and the ethical conduct of trials to ensure studies reflect the real-world needs of those living with coeliac disease. She is equally committed to shaping the food legislation and regulatory landscape, contributing through submissions to government and regulatory bodies, advising on food labelling standards, and participating in stakeholder consultation and policy development. Her lived experience with the condition fuels her commitment to empower those living with coeliac disease through expert, evidence-based and consumer-focused policy.