Sangeeta Shrivastava, MS, PhD, RDN, FAND
Director-at-Large
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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 |
| Director-at-Large |
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I served as chair of IND MIG and President of CA Academy and Orange District and worked towards positive changes as I worked very close to the Academy and interacted with the Academy CEO, Presidents etc. I have been a strong advocate of diverse member-driven communication and activities. Some examples are planning a Diversity Holiday Festival in collaboration with all MIGs, multiple CEU and networking events. Yes, as a leader, you encounter many challenging opportunities and we faced those as CA Academy and, together as a board, we worked to solve them. Making our board more diverse by recruiting diverse leaders in various ways was the main goal. Overall, my decades of leadership experience at state/district/DPG/MIG and affiliate level exposed me to all skills and attributes, and I am willing to take the role of Director at large and serve our organization and diverse membership. |
Employment History
| Employer | Title | Years Employed |
| Cal Poly Pomona | Lecturer in the department of Nutrition and Food Science | 7 |
| Dr Sangeeta Nutrition | Founder and RDN | 6 |
Leadership Experience
| Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: |
| President | CA Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2023 - 2026 | Presided the overall functions of the largest state affiliate, ran executive board meetings, solidified a strategic plan with our team, planned and executed CANDAC24 and 25. Leadership Meeting with Academy president Deanne B and CEO Wylecia Wiggs Harris to empower our CA leaders at District, Region and State level, NDTR webinar to bring our NDTRs close and Holiday and Harvest event to celebrate diversity among our diverse members. Mentored new leaders. |
| Chair IND MIG | Indian in Nutrition & Dietetics (IND MIG) | 2021 - 2024 | Chaired the overall functions of IND MIG, ran executive board meetings, solidified a strategic plan, planned and executed many webinars with a multidisciplinary team. Conceptualized diversity events in collaboration with all MIGs of the Academy. Enhanced the visibility of MIG through social media engagement and other mode of communication, mentored new leaders. |
| CA Coordinator | DIFM DPG | 2018 - 2024 | Served as CA coordinator and participated in board meetings and planned 6 DIFM SoCal Symposiums with having $0 money and hand and making them profitable and attendance being 100 plus. Served members with targeted content and CEUs and robust networking. |
| President | CA Academy-Orange District | 2014 - 2017 | Presided Orange District's overall function and promoted district and connecting local members, provided members with robust networking and CEU opportunities with multiple in-person members at CEU events. Celebrated the 50th anniversary when 30 past presidents attended. |
| Communication Coordinator | IND MIG | 2014 - 2019 | Served as social media chair of IND MIG and managed all social medica platforms and increased followers and kept it active. The growth of Facebook from 500 to 3000 followers. Instagram started in 2015 and kept active. Recruited students and provided them with opportunities in leadership. |
Personal and Campaign Statements
I am committed to elevating the presence of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and NDTRs in every work setting by fostering collaboration, advancing member engagement, and strengthening our profession’s collective voice. As a servant leader, I believe the Academy thrives when members feel heard, supported, and empowered to lead in diverse practice areas. My goal is to build bridges—connecting RDNs and NDTRs with one another, with communities, and with other professional organizations and our legislators —to expand our reach and demonstrate the essential role of nutrition experts in all sectors. I will advocate for inclusivity, innovation, and evidence-based practice to ensure that our members are equipped to meet the evolving needs of the populations we serve. Together, we can amplify our impact, strengthen partnerships, and create opportunities that highlight the indispensable contributions of RDNs across healthcare, education, policy, industry, and beyond. With collaboration, service, and vision, I am dedicated to advancing our profession and empowering every member to succeed.
I will bring servant leadership, integrity, listening, and collaboration to the Board. Working with our dedicated leaders, I will support the Academy’s strategic priorities and help strengthen our profession, elevate member voices, and guide our shared future.