ELIZABETH (LISA) Abbay, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND
House of Delegates (HOD) Director
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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 |
| House of Delegates (HOD) Director |
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1. Chair Panel for CDR Committee and being elected affiliate President and chair of a university advisory committee, I am well versed in this skill. 2. Communication is necessary in my current role and would be as a member of the Academy's Board of Directors. 3. Being a table facilitator for the HOD and a member of the Council on Future Practice, both of these have provided an insider's view on critical issues impacting our profession today and the future. 4. While at Compass Group, I led the recruitment committee for the new launch an RDN DEI Network for over 3000 registered dietitians. |
Employment History
| Employer | Title | Years Employed |
| Powerback Rehabiliation | VP Talent Acquisition | 1 |
| Compass Group, USA | Director, Talent Acquisition | 10 |
| Compass Group, USA/Morrison Healthcare | Regional Director of Operations, Senior Director of Food and Nutrition, Reg Clinical Nutrition Mgr. | 7 |
Leadership Experience
| Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: |
| Chaired Panel with Commission on Dietetic Registration | Commission on Dietetic Registration | 2021 - 2024 | Being Chair of a Panel with CDR for three years, I provided leadership, oversight, and strategy to this Panel by directly aligning with the Strategic Plan pillars of Credentialing and Practice Area Competence. Through collaboration, the Appeals panel's purpose is to render and enforce consistent, fair, and objective decisions relating to certification. |
| Immediate Past President, President, President Elect, President Elect Elect | Tennessee Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics | 2021 - 2025 | As the TN Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Immediate Past President, we are committed to improving the health of Tennesseans and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education, and advocacy. TAND is comprised of more than 1,300 highly skilled, multi-talented professionals and students in Tennessee. Within TAND, I have served in many roles, including Treasurer Elect and Treasurer from 2016-2018. |
| Advisory Board Member for Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion | Mississippi State University | 2016 - 2024 | In this role as an advisory board member to the School of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion, we provide foresight into the future of the field of nutrition and dietetics and food science by being a field advisor to the university. We work directly with the dean of the college to make recommendations for the future dietetic students and programming for the undergraduate and graduates. |
| Member, Council on Future Practice | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2020 - 2023 | I was appointed to a three-year term on the Council, where I collaborated with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, and Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Preceptors to anticipate the future needs of the nutrition and dietetics profession. During my tenure, I participated in several committees, including the Engagement for CFP Visioning, the FNCE Proposal Task Force 2021, and the HOD Covid-19 Task Force. I contributed to visioning reports that addressed topics such as Covid-19, technology, and population health. |
| Commissioner | Commission on Dietetic Registration | 2018 - 2021 | Elected for a 3-year term as a Commissioner for CDR. In this role, worked directly with CDR and selected to serve on the Appeals Panel, Examination Panel, and Practice Audit Committee. |
Personal and Campaign Statements
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
I am a proud Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 24 years of executive leadership experience across various settings. Those who know me recognize my deep passion for the profession. I bring a wealth of unique experiences by fostering collaboration, exploring diverse perspectives, and engaging with all facets of dietetics. We can inspire imagination and passion for the Academy among our current and future dietitians and future technicians.
Campaign Statement
I would be thrilled to be one of the next House of Delegates Director. With my experience in many practice areas, I will bring a strategic, innovative and collaborative leadership to the board and members within the Academy. Vote for Lisa!