Anne Coltman, MSHA, MS, RDN, FAND
CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
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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 |
CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) |
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I am an active participant in the CDR Research and Funding Review Committee, along with all phases of the item writing process. I have led and participated in several workgroups responsible for practice papers and clinical guidelines, shaping the nature of future practice for nutrition professionals. . My faculty and preceptor experience coupled with professional leadership have provided first-hand knowledge on the needs of students and clinicians to ensure maintenance of quality practice standards. |
Employer | Title | Years Employed |
Loyola University Medical Center | Senior Director, Food and Nutrition Services | 2 |
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital | Director, Food and Nutrition Services | 2 |
Loyola University Medical Center | Clinical Nutrition Manager | 2 |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Item Writer/New Item Reviewer/Test Specification Reviewer and Reviser | Commission on Dietetic Registration | 2018 - 2023 | I have had the pleasure of working in various roles in CDR to help write new exam questions, review and revise exam questions, and update the test specification outline for Dietetic Technician, Registered exams over the course of the past 5 years. | |
Chair, Council on Research, Workgroup Selection Subcommittee | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2019 - 2022 | I currently lead a diverse group of RDNs in various practice areas to select high-quality volunteers for a variety of AND workgroups for research projects to update practice recommendations. | |
Clinical Nutrition Manager NCPT Toolkit Implementation Microseries Taskforce | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2020 - 2022 | I am working with an international workgroup to develop dynamic e-learning materials for clinical nutrition managers to aid in the implementation of the Nutrition Care Process in various care settings. | |
Co-Chair, EAL Malnutrition in Older Adults Workgroup (Assessment) | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2021 - 2023 | I am currently actively leading a workgroup of content experts to determine the validity and reliability of assessment standards for older adults with the ultimate goal of publishing practice recommendations. | |
Member, CDR Research and Funding Review Committee | Commission on Dietetic Registration | 2022 - 2023 | I collaborate with other nutrition research leaders to develop and implement standards for distribution of CDR research funds, project reporting, and potential future work. |
Nutrition and dietetics colleagues possess a vast skill set, ranging from expertise in clinical care and community health, to guiding practice through research and management. The future of the profession centers on our ability to demonstrate the value of our contributions across the healthcare continuum and leverage strategic partnerships to influence decision making both locally and nationally. A fresh focus on finding novel opportunities and workplaces to promote the RDN as the nutrition expert will help solidify the future of nutrition professionals.
With clinical, operational, and academic expertise, I will use my unique skill set to drive excellence, create opportunities for nutrition professionals to highlight their skills, and demonstrate their value across the healthcare spectrum.