Barbara Ivens, MS, RDN, FADA, FAND
Treasurer-electPOSITION | Skills/Attributes associated with the position | Examples of how I have demonstrated outcomes for each skill/attribute that qualify me for the position |
Treasurer-elect |
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• A leader who works to understand information & issues, work collaboratively with diverse audiences and leaders to problem-solve, and develop sustainable solutions. • As chair and member of various task forces with diverse participants, I worked collaboratively on key issues of food, nutrition, food science, and industry to reach consensus on future directions. • As president of the Gerber Foundation, we sustained funding capabilities for national infant research projects in an uneven economy |
Employer | Title | Years Employed |
Nutrition Information Exchange | Principal | 2 years |
ConAgra Foods | Senior Nutrition Director | 7 years |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Chair, Chair-Elect, Past Chair | Joint AND/IFT/ASN/IFIC Food and Nutrition Science Solutions Task Force | 2012 - 2017 | As 2015 chair of the above Task Force, we enjoyed the successful acceptance of a 2015 FNCE joint session proposal on the value nutrition and food science bring to public health and in 2016 the publication of two task force papers in the Academy and IFT Journals on the need and value of multidisciplinary partnerships in advancing public health goals. Centering this diverse group toward our shared outcome required negotiation skills, listening skills and respect. | |
Chair, Chair-Elect, Past Chair | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation | 2009 - 2013 | As 2011 Foundation chair, one of the BOD's responsibilities was to raise funds that would extend the Foundation's efforts to ensure that our philanthropic goals for scholarship, grants and awards were met. As the only charitable organization dedicated to serving our profession, our BOD modeled a 100% annual pledge, a participatory goal that continues to challenge and motivate Academy members. | |
Volunteer Coordinator | Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group | 2011 - 2017 | Identify opportunities for WM members to become engaged within the practice group. Through conversations with members of all ages and stages of their professional careers, it is rewarding to help channel the interests and passions of members into meaningful projects and positions that benefit the member, the practice group, and the profession. | |
President | The Gerber Foundation | 2003 - 2017 | My volunteer leadership with the Gerber Foundation includes leading the successful transition from a corporate-based non-profit foundation to a separately endowed private foundation with a national focus in pediatric nutrition and health research. To date, the Gerber Foundation has awarded over 300 national nutrition and health research grants totaling over $75 million. |
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
The next century will bring unprecedented changes in the workforce, health care and environment. We need to think globally but act locally, requiring a collaboration and expansive view of the dietetic profession across the food, wellness and health systems, as well as across disciplines. We must increase the public’s understanding of our value through strategic alliances, education, and creativity. As treasurer, I will work to make sure that available resources support this work.
Campaign Statement
Future Focused. Leaders empower others to embrace and advance the organization's vision. I welcome opportunities to build consensus, maintain focus and work to assure that our resources are managed to maximize outcomes.