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Kerry Neville, MS, RDN

Nominating Committee National Leader
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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
Nominating Committee National Leader
  1. Has national networks with Academy members and organization units and Affiliates
  2. Understands strategic direction and associated  leadership requirements of a diverse and large organization or entity
  3. Communicates effectively and with self-confidence, has critical thinking and evaluation skills, ability to work with a team and to put the needs of the organization first in order to reach consensus
  4. Demonstrates a commitment to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and access
 1. My work in communications/PR and HP education in particular, as well as my volunteer involvement through the Academy, has connected me with dietitians with varying backgrounds across the country.
2. My work with FCP in leading the DPG as chair managing members' wants with realities of budget and volunteer time
3. My work in PR and communication, working with clients, researchers and USDA allowed me to hone these skills in developing communications plans for accounts I represented.
4. In my PR job, I was relied upon for spokesperson recommendations and regularly suggested a diversity of RDNs

Employment History

Employer Title Years Employed
Self Employed Principal 2
Porter Novelli Vice President, Nutrition 6
Self Employed Principal 16

Leadership Experience

Leadership Position Organization Years Involved in the Organization My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes:
Chair Food & Culinary Professionals DPG 2019 - 2020 Worked with subgroup chairs to develop new ways to connect with members, reinstituting FCP Connects meet-ups; offered 45 hours of CPEU and revised CPEU process for self-study article in quarterly newsletter; revised social media plan with communications committee to boost Instagram posts, resulting in 29.6% increase in followers

Personal and Campaign Statements

What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?

There are endless opportunities for RDNs to be known as the leaders in nutrition if we insert ourselves into conversations at all levels - from social media to allied health organizations to government.

Campaign Statement

Kerry will work to identify leaders with the characteristics and skills needed to help advance the Academy's vision and mission, and move our profession forward.

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