Milton Stokes, PhD, MPH, RD, FAND
House of Delegates (HOD) DirectorPOSITION | 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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Executed strategic initiatives globally with food and nutrition professionals to promote agriculture, sustainability, and food and nutrition security. PhD in communication science and marketing with teaching and research experience in public speaking, intercultural communication, mass media and children, Hispanic females and body image, and the persuasiveness of nutrition symbols in food shopping. Experience leading diverse teams. |
Employer | Title | Years Employed |
Monsanto Company | Director, Global Health & Nutrition Outreach | 2 |
Universiy of Saint Joseph | Assistant Professor & Dietetic Internship Director | 2 |
Sodexo | Clinical Nutrition Manager | 6 |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Member, Finance and Audit Committee | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2014 - 2015 | Academy budget. | |
Delegate, Connecticut | Academy House of Delegates | 2012 - 2014 | Represented Connecticut members in the House. Advocated for diversity promotion and projects within the Connecticut Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. |
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Liaison to American Medical Association & Member, Coding and Coverage Committee | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2011 - 2012 | Represent Academy members to the various health professionals convened regularly at the American Medical Association's coding and coverage meetings. | |
Delegate, At-large | Academy House of Delegates | 2007 - 2009 | Represented broad range of members from the Academy membership. | |
Spokesperson | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2005 - 2008 | Served 3 year term as national media spokesperson representing the New York City market where I conducted approximately 5-10 interviews per month over the 3 year term (more than 100 total). |
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
The public has an increased desire for health, for wellness, and for understanding where food comes from, including how it's grown and who grows it. Academy members are poised to impact the intersection of food, agriculture, nutrition, and health. We can create a future that celebrates inclusive views of agriculture and food culture of all types. Academy members are the connection for farmers and consumers.
Campaign Statement
Progress through inclusivity and respect for all types of members, all types of food cultures and ag practices, and all types of relevant industry stakeholders. Multiple solutions for multiple members because we have much in common!