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Barbara Ivens, MS, RD, FADA

Treasurer-elect

Position / Skills and Attributes

POSITION Skills/Attributes associated with the position Examples of how I have demonstrated outcomes for each skill/attribute that qualify me for the position
Treasurer-elect
  1. Experience and familiarity with the role of a board of directors, leadership related to embracing/managing positive change, and policy implementation, promoting a culture of inquiry and communication
  2. Think strategically, globally and futuristically taking into account the needs of the entire membership, including competing factions/trends
  3. Ability to interpret and articulate financial statements, budgets, fund accounting, and investments for short and long term financial planning
  4. Demonstrates a commitment to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and access

Employment History

Employer Title Years Employed
ConAgra Foods Sr Nutrition Director, Research, Quality & Innovation 2 years, 10 months
PepsiCo Inc - Health and Wellness Director, Nutrition 5 years
Gerber Products Company Vice President, Professional Communications and Medical Detailing 25 years

Leadership Experience

Leadership Position Organization Years Involved in the Organization My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes:
Chair American Dietetic Association Foundation - - Ensure alignment of ADA Foundation childhood obesity prevention/nutrition efforts with the ADA;
- Champion ADAF fundraising and grantmaking efforts and activities in support of advancing public health and nutrition utilizing the expertise of registered dietitians;
- Conduct all Foundation activities in forthright and transparent manner to ensure trust in the Foundation by members and stakeholders.
Chair Commission on Dietetic Registration - - Advocate for the standards for competency of dietetics practitioners;
- Ensure the fair enforcement of code of ethics for credentialed practitioners;
- Advance the Fellow program and additional study/rationale for development of subsequent certification program.
Treasurer Michigan Dietetic Association - - Early adaptor of technology applications to manage association finances;
- Established finance model for association managment and record keeping
President Gerber Foundation - - Transformed internal, corporate-funded foundation into external, independent Foundation with international Board of Directors that included RD members;
- Focused Foundation mission to support pediatric health and nutrition;
- Implemented strong evaluation efforts to measure impact of grants

Personal and Campaign Statements

What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?

Campaign Statement

Seek to add value to whatever you do is a principle I try to practice both professionally and personally.

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