Leslene Gordon, PhD, RD, LD
CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)|
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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 |
| CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) |
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Employment History
| Employer | Title | Years Employed |
| Hillsborough County Health Department | Community Health Director | 6 |
| Pasco County Health Department | Dietetic Internship Co-Director/Nutrition Consultant | 10 |
| Pasco County Health Department | Public Health Nutrition Supervisor | 5 |
Leadership Experience
| Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
| Member of the Nomination Committee | ADA | - | Participated in the selection of leadership for the organization. | |
| Member of the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education | ADA | - | Worked with members of the commission, ADA staff and site visitors to ensure that dietetic education programs met the requirements for accreditation. Led adhoc work groups as requested by the chair. | |
| Member of the Education Task Force | ADA | - | Worked with members of the task force to evaluate gaps and needs related to dietetics education and the profession of dietetics and to make appropriate recommendations for changes. Represented the group in presenting recommendations at a National WIC Directors Meeting. | |
| Co-Director, Executive Core, Center for Equal Health | Moffitt Cancer Institute and the University of South Florida | - | Efforts are directed towards providing leadership and support for program and research activities to reduce cancer health disparaties and manage NIH P20 grant funding. Also required to manatain community engagement by chairing a community advisory board (CAB). | |
| Member Diversity Committee | ADA | - | Work at the direction of the Board and in line with the strategic plan to increase diversity within the organization. I currently mentor one of the Diversity Leaders. |
Personal and Campaign Statements
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
Campaign Statement
A phrase I have heard a number of times since the 2010 FNCE, "I am the ADA", resonates with me. I welcome every opportunity to be an advocate for my association and feel volunteering is an important demonstration of that commitment.