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Lini Alappat, MS, RD, LD

CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
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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
CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
  1. Experience and interest in credentialing and associated issues
  2. Commitment to protecting the public through setting standards
  3. Knowledgeable about accreditation/credentialing requirements
  4. Ability to differentiate between organization and professional issues
  5. Demonstrates a commitment to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and access
 1. As a Clinical Nutrition Manager, I am responsible for hiring and mentoring entry level and experienced RDs.
2. Actively engaged in initiatives to help improve health and well-being of medically underserved communities.
3. A member of Auburn University Dietetic Internship Advisory Board, involved in the ongoing accreditation/ evaluation.
4. Team leader driving employee retention and engagement.
5. Serve as the clinical nutrition preceptor for distance dietetic interns from multiple programs across the country. Interns come from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Employment History

Employer Title Years Employed
St.Francis - Emory Healthcare Clinical Nutrition Manager/ Clincal Dietitian 4
McLeod Health Clincal Dietitian 6

Leadership Experience

Leadership Position Organization Years Involved in the Organization My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes:
Item writer for the registration examination for RDs & DTRs Commission on Dietetic Registration 2022 - 2022 The annual CDR New Item Writing Workshop is conducted for the development and maintenance of the entry-level examination for dietitians and dietetic technicians. The writers are selected/invited based upon the volunteer’s work and experience background - entry-level practitioner, educator or employer of entry-level RDs or DTRs in clinical, community or food service management practice.
Making Communities Healthier St. Francis Emory Healthcare -Victory Mission Nutrition Initiative 2022 - https://www.mystfrancis.com/news/st-francis-emory-healthcare-partners-with-victory-mission-to-provide-2022-educational-series
Auburn University Dietetic Internship Advisory Board Auburn University 2021 - 2022 As a current board member, I provide support and advice to academic programs, identify best-practice standards and serve as ambassadors to the program, providing a connection to the healthcare organizations around Auburn University.
Mayor's Health Commission City of Columbus 2022 - The Dietitian member of Commission working towards making our city become the first city in the United States to develop a comprehensive program to improve the health status of the entire population.
Consultant Role for medically-tailored meals program Columbus Mercymed 2022 - Consultant RD involved in developing evidence-based, home-delivered meal program tailored to clients' specific needs.

Personal and Campaign Statements

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

A rapidly diversifying healthcare field challenges our profession and at the same offers opportunities for growth and innovation. There is an overwhelming demand for nutrition and dietetic services in both traditional roles (e.g., chronic illness prevention and management) as well as new and emerging roles (personalized nutrition, nutrition informatics, digital health etc.). I believe nutrition and dietetics professionals and organizations should work alongside in shaping future dietetics by responding to trends and embracing new ideas to remain relevant in the future.

Campaign Statement

Let’s work together to shape tomorrow's experts in nutrition!