Barbara Ivens, MS, RDN, FADA, FAND
Director-at-LargePOSITION | Skills/Attributes associated with the position | Examples of how I have demonstrated outcomes for each skill/attribute that qualify me for the position |
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• As 2011 Foundation chair, our BOD modeled a 100% annual pledge that continues as a challenge for Academy members to imitate; I served as a strong leader to advance our vision • Demonstrated collaboration within the Academy, across diverse practice areas, other groups on key member issues has prepared me to help navigate our dietetics future • Co-authored articles in Academy/IFT Journals on the value of multidisciplinary partnerships to demonstrate RDN skills and enhance cooperation |
Employer | Title | Years Employed |
Nutrition Information Exchange | Principal | 1 year |
ConAgra Foods | Senior Nutrition Director | 7 years |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Chair | Joint AND/IFT/ASN/IFIC Food and Nutrition Science Solutions Task Force | 2012 - 2017 | • As 2015 chair of the Food and Nutrition Science Solutions Task Force of the Academy, IFT, ASN, and IFIC, we enjoyed the successful acceptance of a 2015 FNCE session joint proposal: “Delivering Nutrition Policy and Consumer Food Demand through Food Science” and in 2016 the publication of two task force papers in the Academy and IFT Journals on the need and value of multidisciplinary partnerships in advancing public health goals: “Translating the Dietary Guidelines to Promote Behavior Change”. | |
Chair | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation | 2009 - 2013 | • As 2011 Foundation chair, one of our responsibilities was to raise funds that would extend the efforts of the Foundation Board to ensure that our philanthropic goals for scholarship, research and awards were met. As the only charitable organization dedicated to serving our profession, our BOD modeled a 100% annual Foundation giving commitment that still continues as a challenge for members to imitate. | |
Volunteer Coordinator | Weight Management Practice Group | 2011 - 2017 | • This position identifies ways for WM members to become more engaged within the practice group. Through conversations with members of all ages and stages of their professional careers it is rewarding to help channel the interests and passions of members into meaningful projects that benefit the member, the practice group, and the profession. | |
President | The Gerber Foundation | 2002 - 2017 | • My volunteer experiences with the Gerber Foundation include leading the successful transition from a corporate-based non-profit foundation to a separately endowed private foundation with a national focus in pediatric nutrition and health research. To date, the Gerber Foundation has awarded over 300 national nutrition and health research grants totaling over $74 million. |
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
The next century will bring unprecedented changes in the workforce, health care and the environment. Looking at the profession in a broad global but local way will require collaboration and an expansive view of the role of the dietetic profession across the food, wellness and health systems, as well as across disciplines. We must increase the public’s understanding of the value of our services through strategic alliances, education, and creativity to find practical, sustainable solutions.
Campaign Statement
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.