![]() View Bio Forward thinking leader with courage & humility, changing lives through expertise in dietetics. Cultivating trust, inclusive culture and diverse perspectives for the future of dietetics. In service of our community, our profession & global health. |
![]() View Bio Join me in making the world healthier and the RDN the go to person for nutrition information! I am strategic, experienced and an advocate for our profession and you! Together we can make a difference! Please vote! |
![]() View Bio I bring strategic, collaborative and visionary leadership for a more resilient, inclusive and future facing Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics with experience in many practice areas and proven financial oversight skill. |
![]() View Bio A proven strategic and dynamic leader, with financial acumen, committed to concrete solutions that will result in an Academy that is more diverse, innovative, and influential. |
![]() View Bio A leadership of honesty, vigor, unity, accountability and inclusion will be my focus. I have served on multiple boards. A vote for me is a vote for inclusion, equity, growth and access. We can dream big! Good Nutrition for All. Let's make it happen! |
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![]() View Bio I am eager to apply my HOD experience & leadership ability to address and resolve professional issues including expanding diversity, interdisciplinary respect, increased compensation, advocacy, & using technology to communicate with stakeholders. |
![]() View Bio The House is the voice of its members, and I feel I am fully suited to represent the voices of our membership. I am an advocate for diversity, a well-rounded leader, and am passionate about ensuring dietetics is a place for everyone. |
![]() View Bio Leadership with competence and a SMILE (Strategic, Mentor, Innovative, Leader w/ Energy!). I am passionate about our profession and leading the changes that are necessary for growth and recognition as the Nutrition Experts! We are better together! |
![]() View Bio I will work to encourage civil discourse among nutrition and dietetics professionals with differing opinions on hot topic professional issues such as best dietary patterns, inclusion of all foods, and agricultural and sustainability issues. |
![]() View Bio My leadership experiences, international partnerships, and years as an educator informed my eagerness to represent unique perspectives and built my extensive network of professional relationships that will help us create a diverse ballot. |
![]() View Bio I will leverage my skills and networks with the nominating committee to advance candidates and ensure that the Academy is a diverse, equity-focused organization with engaged members who are positioned to be an elite force of difference-makers! |
![]() View Bio I hope to be able to encourage any Academy member to become involved in the election process by volunteering for positions on the ballot and by exercising their membership benefit of selecting their future leaders. |
![]() View Bio We need competent leaders that reflect the diversity of the people we serve, and who practice based on evidence ... those who are servant leaders, putting the membership first. These would be my goals as a member of the Nominating Committee. |
![]() View Bio My goal is to help move the profession forward, helping the public see or value as the true food and nutrition experts, while ensuring we maintain a foundation of science and integrity. |
![]() View Bio NDTR's Together as nutritional professionals, we can educate and support the health of our neighbors, community, and nation. |
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I am committed to work enthusiastically for CDR’s vision of credentialing to protect and improve the health of the public and support practitioner competence, quality practice, lifelong learning and career advancement. |
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Experienced researcher, proven leader, passionate team-contributor. Evaluate the evidence, think critically—then raise your hand for Rosa Hand! |
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I believe CDR is essential for advancing our profession within healthcare, industry, government, and the general public. If elected, I would apply my Academy experience and my knowledge as an educator and scientist to support CDR's mission. |
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Dietetics Brings Nutrition to Fruition! Nutrition is the foundation of health, wellness and health equity. All communities deserve equal access and dietetics practitioners should be recognized as they lead the charge in this crucial movement. |
Below is a list of all candidates for the 2021 national election.
Academy Board of Directors
President-elect
Manju Karkare, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND (N.C.)
Ellen Shanley, MBA, RDN, CDN, FAND (Conn.)
Treasurer-elect
Deanne Brandstetter, MBA, RDN, CDN, FAND (N.Y.)
Krista Yoder Latortue, MPH, RDN, LDN, FAND (Fla.)
Director-at-Large
Egondu Onuoha, MS, RDN, CDN, FAND (N.Y.)
Kathy Wilson-Gold, MS, RDN, LD, FAND (Okla.)
House of Delegates Speaker-elect
Karen Beathard, MS, RDN, LD, FAND (Texas)
Zachari Breeding, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, FAND (Colo.)
House of Delegates Director
RoseAnna Holliday, PhD, MPH, RDN, LD, FAND (Idaho)
Lona Sandon, PhD, MEd, RDN, LD (Texas)
Academy Nominating Committee
National Leader
Rebecca Brody, PhD, RD, LD (Ore.)
Charlene Russell-Tucker, MSM, RDN (Conn.)
National Leader with Board of Directors Experience in the Past 10 Years
Susan Brantley, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND (Tenn.)
Marty Yadrick, MBI, MS, RDN, FAND (Mo.)
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR)
Amanda Coufal, BS-NDTR (Mo.)
Michelle Palumbo, NDTR (Ohio)
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Lauri O. Byerley, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND (La.)
Nancy Hakel-Smith, PhD, RDN, LMNT (Neb.)
Rosa Hand, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND (Ohio)
Teresa Wagner, DrPH, MS, RD/LD (Texas)
The slate lists self-reported educational degrees, CDR issued credentials, state nutrition and dietetics licensure titles and Academy fellow designations. Please view the candidate's biographical information form and/or website for other credentials.