Tracy Wilczek, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
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. Host and conduct regular meetings with direct reports, peers, and senior leadership. Detailed agendas provided in advance allow for dialogue and time management. 2. Confidence and comfort speaking one-on-one and in groups as well as efficient written communications result in task completion and fostered relationships. 3. Regular networking and solicitation of feedback from colleagues across all practice areas to increase awareness and understanding. 4. Collaborate with team members across all regions to ensure project deliverables are appropriate. |
Employer | Title | Years Employed |
FLIK Hospitality, Compass Group North America | Regional Wellness Director | 11.5 |
Pritikin Longevity Center | Dietitian | 4 |
Kateri Residence | Clinical Dietitan | 2.3 |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Secretary | Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2023 - 2024 | In addition to keeping affiliate Board members informed of meeting dates, facilitating consent agenda completion, and keeping meeting minutes, I am assisting the affiliate President with a review and update of affiliate Strategic Plan, Bylaws, and Policies and Procedures, including soliciting position statement updates from all Board members. Mentoring secretary-elect to be empowered to take on role with all job requirements at the start of term. |
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Committee for Lifelong Learning Member | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2018 - 2021 | Through collaboration, brainstorming, and forward-thinking, worked to facilitate and implement the first-ever 100% virtual FNCE in 2020 (again in 2021). Introduced concept of a scoring rubric (inspired from term with the Nominating Committee) which reduced time needed for and helped create consistent interpretations for scoring sessions; rubric enhanced each year based on committee member feedback. Part of work group to streamline FNCE proposal review criteria and session proposal form; participated in a live webinar to share updated information with members. |
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Nominating Committee Member | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2014 - 2017 | Upheld responsibility to select candidates for Academy national ballot based on qualifications and position/committee requirements, while promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity. Reviewed interview questions and nomination form for clarity and to encourage the most relevant candidate information. Enhanced scoring rubric per feedback. Suggested a transition to ballot layout for a more equitable representation of candidates (side by side when possible). Part of a work group to add specificity and clarity to Campaign Guidelines; participated in a live webinar for upcoming candidates. |
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Delegate-at-Large, Members Under Thirty | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics House of Delegates | 2012 - 2014 | Attended and actively participated in all HOD meetings. Created groups on Facebook and LinkedIn to allow for communication channels for represented members; kept members up to date with timely posts of relevant HOD information and events. Used Survey Monkey to gather feedback from members; complied survey responses for trends; shared all feedback with HOD. Mentored incoming Delegate for consistency and transparency. |
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Legislative & Public Policy Committee Chair | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2009 - 2009 | Part of a work group that created and implemented Public Policy Coordinator (PPC) and State Policy Representative (SPR) roles and tool kits, allowing for a better distribution of position responsibilities at the affiliate level. Assisted with Affiliate Liaison Visits at FNCE to roll out new positions and facilitate advocacy efforts. Appointed to the Restaurant Nutrition Labeling Research Task Force to assist with the Academy’s role and recommendations for menu labeling legislation. Attended the Academy’s Leadership Institute; established personal philosophy of having “fierce conversations”. |
Anyone that knows me knows I am passionate about our profession. Passionate in being involved, being in-the-know, and being a representation of the Academy as an organization and the dietitian as a profession. Now is the time to come together as an organization and as a profession to overcome the competition of other passionate individuals. There are opportunities to advance our understanding and participation in advocacy efforts, as well as improved marketing and promotion of the RDN and NDTR as the sought-after resource for nutrition information.
I want to be the next House of Delegates Director for the Academy! I have the knowledge, experience, interest, and passion to fulfill the requirements of this position with respect, transparency, and a sense of humor. Vote for Tracy!