Berit Dockter, MPP, RD, LD
House of Delegates (HOD) Director
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POSITION | Skills/Attributes associated with the position | Examples of how I have demonstrated outcomes for each skill/attribute that qualify me for the position |
House of Delegates (HOD) Director |
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1. I have worked in association management for over 5 years and have 9 years of Academy volunteer experience running meetings and executing on deliverables. 2. My communication style is strong and effective when facilitating meetings, sharing summaries, and being responsive. 3. Having served in Academy positions, I have experience engaging members on issues including corporate sponsorships, graduate school requirements, licensure, reimbursement, and other issues. 4. I have experience welcoming all perspectives from diverse backgrounds and encouraging participation in all environments. |
Employer | Title | Years Employed |
Kellen Company | Senior Account Executive | 5 |
Maryland Department of Health | Health Policy Analyst | 2 |
Morrison Management Specialists | Clinical Dietitian | 3 |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Group Leader, State Health Department Policy Review Workgroup | American Public Health Association | 2018 - 2019 | Facilitated policy review and provided expertise to update the association position. Sent a revised policy to APHA leadership. | |
Chair, House of Delegates Public Policy Task Force | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2016 - 2017 | Led discussion on identifying the Delegate role in public policy within the organization. Submitted a report to leadership. | |
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Political Action Committee (ANDPAC) Board Member | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2013 - 2015 | Engaged Academy members to educate them on the PAC and nutrition policy issues, led successful fund raising campaigns and events, lobbied Congress, analyzed budget, and strategized contributions. | |
Delegate | Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2013 - 2017 | Nationally recognized for use of social media, webinars, focus groups, and surveys to communicate with membership. Key influencer on professional decisions. | |
Public Policy Coordinator | Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2010 - 2013 | Successful on securing cosponsorships on bills in Congress and introduction of legislation. Awarded Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year. Chair of workgroups and grassroots initiatives. Nationally recognized for implementation of the Affordable Care Act and increasing member Action Alerts to top 5 states. |
My goal is to collaborate effectively with the House Leadership Team and Academy members to best serve the important work being conducted by the House of Delegates (HOD). I’m looking forward to tackling topics including optimizing the value of Academy membership, elevating skills and scope of RDNs/NDTRs, increasing awareness of NDTRs, growing involvement of students, expanding diversity in our profession, and addressing fair salaries and reimbursement. As a proven listener and leader, I hope to identify challenges Academy members are facing and bring them to the HOD for action & results.
Passionate. Qualified. Committed. I’m thankful to have your vote to help lead the House of Delegates and move Academy priorities forward. Nutrition professionals deserve greater recognition for the work we do in all practice settings.