The Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter (LFANC) has hired Mandy Mitchell as an event coordinator. In her role, Mitchell will handle all event planning and logistics for both LFANC’s fundraising and educational programs throughout North Carolina.

Mitchell brings more than 10 years of event marketing experience to her position. Previously, she worked at the Arthritis Foundation Mid Atlantic Region, in the event-planning industry and as a marketing intern for the Pittsburgh Steelers. She graduated with a bachelor of science in physical education from West Virginia University and earned a master of business administration from Point Park University in Pittsburgh. In addition, Mitchell earned an event management certificate from George Washington University and a technical meeting and event production certificate from the Event Leadership Institute.

“Mandy [Mitchell] brings extensive events and grant writing experience to our organization,” said Christine John-Fuller, President and CEO of LFANC. “We are thrilled to have her on our team and as part of our efforts of putting on quality events and programs to support the 45,000 people living with lupus in North Carolina and their loved ones.”

About Lupus:

Lupus is an unpredictable and misunderstood autoimmune disease that ravages different parts of the body. It is difficult to diagnose, hard to live with, and a challenge to treat. Lupus is a cruel mystery because it is hidden from view and undefined, has a range of symptoms, hits out of nowhere, and has no known cause and no known cure. Its health effects can range from a skin rash to a heart attack. Lupus is debilitating and destructive, and can be fatal, yet research on lupus remains underfunded relative to its scope and devastation.

About the Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter

The Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter is part of the national force devoted to solving the cruel mystery of lupus while providing caring support to those who suffer from its brutal impact. We work with local health professionals and volunteers to provide information and programs to ensure people with lupus and their families get answers and health professionals know about new means to diagnose and manage the disease. The chapter serves an estimated 45,000 living with lupus in North Carolina. For more information about lupus or the LFANC, visit www.lupusnc.org or call (877) 849-8271. For the latest news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.