Deanne Brandstetter, MBA, RDN, CDN, FAND
President-elect
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POSITION | Skills/Attributes associated with the position | Examples of how I have demonstrated outcomes for each skill/attribute that qualify me for the position |
President-elect |
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1. Serving on multiple BODs, I have focused on engagement to better align the organizations' with member values. 2. As Academy Treasurer, I held sessions with DPG/MIG leaders, affiliates, and the HOD, providing financial transparency and collaboration on solutions. 3. Analyzing multi-year membership revenue declines, I identified opportunities for revenue diversification and gained BOD consensus to evaluate the business structure. 4. At Compass Group (3000+ RDNs), I gained support of the C-suite to launch an RDN DEI Network and grew the number of DI's from under-represented groups by 300%. |
Employer | Title | Years Employed |
Compass Group, North America | Vice-President, Nutrition and Wellness | 27 |
Self-employed Consultant | Owner | 14 |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Treasurer-Elect, Treasurer, Past-Treasurer | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2021 - 2024 | Reduced deficit budget by nearly $1M; Advocated for more realistic membership number forecasts. Analyzed the 10- year declining membership trend and impact on financial stability; proposed and gathered BOD and CEO consensus and approval to evaluate the current Academy business structure and consider restructuring to better reflect a 25% smaller membership. Increased financial transparency to membership with presentations to HOD, DPG/ MIG leaders, DPG/ MIG executive teams, and Affiliates; led discussions and ideation on increasing member value and retention. Participated in the CEO selection. |
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Chair-Elect, Chair, Past-Chair | Dietitians in Business and Communications DPG | 2018 - 2021 | Initiated mid-year strategic planning for the following term to enable a full year of program delivery. Successfully managed difficult personal conflicts among executive committee members. Analyzed mediocre Foundation fundraising efforts; empowered the executive team to create a member challenge campaign; engaged past-chairs for matching funds and increased Foundation donation by 1200%. |
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Membership Chair | Dietitians in Business and Communications DPG | 2017 - 2018 | Re-launched mentoring program. Stabilized membership decline. Developed toolkit for regional networking connects; held 4. |
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Membership and Member Engagement Chair; Executive Board | Teaching Kitchen Collaborative | 2016 - 2023 | Provided strategic counsel to grow the organization within the organizational structure capability. Grew from 20 members to 37 Innovator members and over 250 Collaborator members. Instituted mentorship member matching program. Provided strategic support in transitioning to 501c3 organizational status. |
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Nominating Committee , Nominating Committee Chair | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2014 - 2016 | Recruited candidates at Academy events, including the HOD and Affiliate meetings. Gained consensus among committee members and presented a diverse slate of candidates. Interviewed current leaders as part of updating executive position job descriptions. Negotiated a new Nominating Committee composition to better represent both emerging leaders and previous BOD experience. |
There are 3 trends that present opportunities for our profession: 1. "Food is Medicine " Growth in food-based benefits with nutrition education, culinary nutrition, and nutrition education in medical school with potential increased referral, expanded reimbursement, and elevation of the RDN role. 2. Sustainable Food Systems Driven by consumer belief that personal and environmental health are linked and the incorporation of health metrics in ESG reporting. 3. AI Opportunity to reduce RDN clerical tasks, elevate higher level clinical skills and leverage precision nutrition.
Choose Deanne Brandstetter, a future-forward leader: Passion for Elevating and Empowering all RDNs Proven IDEA Advocate Committed to transparency, collaboration and communication