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Fabiola Gaines, RD, LD

ACEND Practitioner Representative, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

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
ACEND Practitioner Representative, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
  1. Experience as preceptor or mentor for nutrition and dietetics students
  2. Knowledgable about accreditation/quality assurance and associated issues
  3. Commitment to assuring quality nutrition and dietetics education
  4. Ability to encourage and promote inclusion, diversity, equity and access 

Nominating Committee National Leader
  1. Has national networks with Academy members and organization units and Affiliates
  2. Understands strategic direction and associated  leadership requirements of a diverse and large organization or entity
  3. Communicates effectively and with self-confidence, has critical thinking and evaluation skills, ability to work with a team and to put the needs of the organization first in order to reach consensus
  4. Demonstrates a commitment to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and access

CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
  1. Experience and interest in credentialing and associated issues
  2. Commitment to protecting the public through setting standards
  3. Knowledgeable about accreditation/credentialing requirements
  4. Ability to differentiate between organization and professional issues
  5. Demonstrates a commitment to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and access

Employment History

Employer Title Years Employed
Hebni Nutrition Consultants, Inc. President 20
Depugh Nursing Center Chief Clinical Dietitian 10 to present
Lake Wales Medical Center Clinical Dietitian 2

Leadership Experience

Leadership Position Organization Years Involved in the Organization My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes:
Past Chair National Organizaiton of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition (NOBIDAN) - Involved in leading NOBIDAN to become a MIG in the ADA. Prior to becoming a MIG our organization was a separate group of minority dietitian trying to make a difference. One of my goals was to encourage our organization to become a part of ADA. It was important that I open the door for future leaders of our organization to us to the next level.

Personal and Campaign Statements

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

Campaign Statement

Reach for the stars if you hit the moon that ok. My leadership started about 25 years ago and has taken me to be the first MIG chair of NOBIDAN. I have held president positions in a number of groups with that my leadership skills were put to the test and I feel I made a difference.

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