Passionate about the dietetics profession and our role as Academy members in improving people's lives through science-based food and nutrition practice.

I will drive health and food security around the world-collaborate with others to abolish malnutrition-promote dietetics professionals as the ultimate food and nutrition resource-showcase diverse opportunities for nutrition leadership!

With keen observation and attention to detail, building consensus and asking for input from diverse participants is key to my leadership for successful outcomes. I am empowered by personal values & our profession’s mission and vision. Count on me!

By age 17, I knew I wanted to be an exchange student and a RDN. Multiple states, different jobs, a MBA, several state licenses, and a few foreign countries later, I am ready for anything, especially helping to keep the Academy on track financially!

Barbara Ivens: Progressive, Positive, Practical. Leaders empower others to embrace and advance the organization’s vision. I welcome collaborative opportunities to build consensus and maintain focus to propel our profession into its Second Century.

Mindful leadership in dietetics is about commitment and communication, and even more about using these skills to capture the imagination and enthusiasm of others. I believe in serving our profession as a leader with others rather than of others.

Dedicated and visionary leader with HOD and BOD experience. Will actively seek and listen to your suggestions and concerns. Passionate about empowering members to create new opportunities within our profession and through collaborations with others!

It has been an honor to serve the Academy at the state and national levels, and I am proud of the difference our knowledge and commitment make. As Speaker, I will work to ensure that the RDN and NDTR are the recognized nutrition and food experts.

Experienced AND leader, passionate about serving AND members, being your voice, and delivering results! I promote career diversity, including all member opinions, and am excited to bring YOUR ideas into the Second Century of our profession!

Progress through inclusivity and respect for all types of members, all types of food cultures and ag practices, and all types of relevant industry stakeholders. Multiple solutions for multiple members because we have much in common!

I want to help lead our profession into finding balance between standing strong with integrity and science while exciting populations with relatable and interesting information they can apply to their modern lives to add value.

Hungry for change.

Nominating leaders show members positions they're qualified for. As Nominating Director for WM DPG I learned that members need support & encouragement to run for office. I am especially skilled at helping people realize their leadership potential.

I'm thrilled at the opportunity to work with you to recruit future leaders for our Academy. The wellbeing of our profession and our association require bold, visionary leaders who can move us forward with integrity and courage.

I will push the status quo and deliver results. Help me to guide positive change by voting for me onto the Nominating Committee.

Paying back and paying forward to the pioneer dietitians who established our profession and the future members who will take us to new heights.

I have experience needed to collaborate with others to ensure that dietetics thrives and grows in the next century. I am committed to supporting diversity in the profession so that all diverse groups are represented.

As YOUR elected Nominating Committee Leader – and keeping Inclusion top of mind – I will identify the very best Academy leaders from each career stage, area of practice and geographic area to usher us into a strong and impactful second century.

Creating our Future – Expanding our Work Opportunities through Education and Training

With great passion, integrity, pride and "outside the box" thinking, it will be my privilege to advocate strongly for the expertise of our profession and work to increase demand for enriching opportunities for dietitians in our nation's healthcare.

Modeling behavior is better with a sports dietitian - we show our attitude in our sleeves!

RSVP for the Academy. Respond to Action Alerts. Share your ideas for the future. Vote in Academy and local, state, and national elections. Pay it Forward as a volunteer, mentor, preceptor and/or donor.

I have promoted the RD in weight management, including my support of CDR's CSOWM. This will elevate the expertise of the RD in weight management. My skills as an educator will provide leadership in the lifelong learning needs of our profession.

I would be honored to serve in this position, and to continue to support our profession with ethics and integrity with an eye toward future innovation.

Accomplishing great things through listening, collaboration, and action!

I am an dietitian who has worked hard to change and update with our profession. I have not sat back and rested on my accomplishments; I am always trying to further my knowledge and skills. Moving on and improving has always been my motto in life.

Vote for Kayle Skorupski to held shape the future of dietetics and nutrition credentialing!

RDN credentialing and board certifications will move our profession upward and protect the public from fraudulent care! Advanced Practice = Advanced Reputation, Advanced Opportunities, Advanced Responsibilities and Advanced Remuneration!