Amanda Goldman, MS, RD, LD, FAND
President-elect
 |
View Transcript
|
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 |
| President-elect |
|
1. During the entirety of my Treasurer-related term on the BOD, I’ve become extremely familiar with the important role and responsibilities of this critical team in leading our professional association. I embrace the futuristic changes we’ve made, support our newly implemented strategic plan, and frequently provide forward-thinking & diverse insights. I have also led the FAC, as well as been a member of the Foundation BOD, Compensation Committee, Governance Committee, and the CLL. As an Affiliate Past President & a DPG Past Chair, I worked collaboratively to develop strategic plans and re-implemented Legislative Day in Kentucky. 2. As a leader, I share globally-centered ideas, strategically focus on the needs of our members, and lead with diplomacy. 3. I’m easily able to express my thoughts and present solutions to various challenges. I enjoy speaking in front of large groups and collectively working together towards a common purpose. An example of this is when I presented the updated budget strategy to the DPG leadership group. 4. I demonstrate a strong commitment to the promotion of IDEA, and have actively participated in multiple culture-building discussions & initiatives. |
Employment History
| Employer | Title | Years Employed |
| CommonSpirit Health | System Vice President of Food and Nutrition Services | 2 |
| Gordon Food Service | Healthcare Industry Sales Strategist | 4 |
| CommonSpirit Health | System Director of Food and Nutrition Services / Director of Diabetes and Nutrition Care | 15 |
Leadership Experience
| Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: |
| Treasurer-elect, Treasurer, Past-Treasurer | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2023 - 2026 | Member of the BOD and its Executive Committee; Past Chair of the FAC; Provided leadership in developing the strategy of moving towards a balanced budget; Provided leadership to the DPGs & MIGs regarding significant expense reductions, along with a strong focus on revenue-generating initiatives; Assisted with reducing the deficit for all DPGs & MIGs to approximately $1M; Achieved nearly $3M reduction in overall expenses over prior year; Advocated for greater financial transparency with presentations to various Academy groups; Presented FY26 budget with a focus on membership, revenue growth & IT |
| Affiliate Partnership Director | Dietitians in Business and Communications DPG | 2021 - 2026 | Member of the DBC Leadership Team; As Affiliate Partnership Director, the goal is to support existing members through state Affiliates, while also striving to increase membership within the DPG; Teams are implemented of 1-2 DBC members per state who share relevant information with their Affiliates & vice versa; DBC information distributed at various Affiliate Annual Conferences; Presentation opportunities & conducting focus groups are also within the scope of this initiative; Diversity & inclusion is elevated as we progress further with this essential work and enhancing membership |
| President of the Board of Directors | God's Pantry Food Bank | 2022 - 2023 | Served two 3-year terms on the BOD; Served on various teams including the Executive Committee, Nominating Committee (currently still serving in this capacity), Finance Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee; Advocated for increasing access to healthy foods across Kentucky communities to decrease food insecurity; Volunteered at multiple events to give away food & supplies to those in need; Supported foundation work to increase donations |
| Chair-elect, Chair, Past Chair | Management in Food and Nutrition Systems DPG | 2015 - 2018 | Member of the Executive Committee; Implemented a revised organizational structure to support critical board functions and to better meet member needs; Revised the MFNS strategic plan to align with the Academy’s plan; Confirmed focus on providing pertinent continuing professional education, advanced the visibility of our members, and that we served as a quality resource for important Academy initiatives; Represented our DPG by co-presenting a live seminar at FNCE® & subsequent webinar entitled "Implementing Comprehensive Malnutrition Care through Effective Project Management" |
| Treasurer | Management in Food and Nutrition Systems DPG | 2013 - 2015 | Member of the Executive Committee; Consistently utilized my financial skill-set gained as a director of multiple departments within a large hospital system to ensure proper fiscal stewardship; Advised the Executive Committee during the preparation of our annual budget, approved the collection of monies, contracts, as well as expenses; Provided a financial update at each leadership meeting and assisted with ensuring that we remained in good financial standing; Supported efforts to meet our goal for long-term success as a viable and essential dietetic practice group |
Personal and Campaign Statements
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
Opportunities abound for our profession in the future and my vision is to elevate the recognition of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists as the experts in our field. As professionals, we have a significant responsibility to help build healthier communities and to advance the science of nutrition & dietetics. We also have a duty to support efforts that focus on social responsibility, emerging trends, and on inclusion, diversity, equity & access. Empowering individuals with the education, tools & resources to be successful in the areas of clinical nutrition care, leadership, food as medicine, healthy food systems and technological advances in AI are essential at this crucial time. Together, we must use this remarkable opportunity before us to utilize our expansive skill-sets to collaborate and advocate for nutritional health, food security & wellness on a global scale.
Campaign Statement
Vote for Amanda Goldman as our next President-elect. I'm actively engaged and passionate about growing our organization & about building healthier communities. A proven leader with vision and strong financial skills who is focused on our future. I’m committed to collaboration, enhancing inclusion, and elevating the role of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.