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Strengths/Skills
Strategic Leader
Innovative
Candidate Bio
In the House of Delegates, I represented the state of Georgia as a delegate for nine years and then served as both Director and Speaker of the HOD. Being on the House Leadership Team gave me the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors for seven years. I also served as the Chairperson of the Academy Foundation.
These extensive experiences make me confident that I can be a significant contributor as Treasurer for the Dietitians in Business and Communications DPG!
Contributions and Leadership Achievements
Organization | Position | Term | Contribution |
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | House of Delegates Speaker | 2018 - 2021 | I provided leadership and facilitation for dialogues on Technology/Big Data (TBD), Evidenced Based Practice and the Healthy Eating Stance. The TBD discussion led to a task force which included subject-matter experts, external stakeholders and delegates and resulted in a technology report that was presented to the BOD. Although no funds were allocated for the recommendations in the report, technology was front and center in the development of the Strategic Plan for the Academy. I followed through with the recommendations from the Evolution Design Report (Leading for Good Governance dialogue). |
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | House of Delegates Director | 2013 - 2016 | As a member of the House Leadership Team, I was involved in the development of facilitation plans for the HOD meetings. As a team, we identified critical issues and current practice issues of strategic importance. We guided the delegates, as the voice of the members, to develop professional issues. I presented a webinar as part of the New Delegate Orientation and monitored a communication platform for new delegates to ask questions about their role. |
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation | Chairperson, Secretary and Philanthropy Chairperson | 2007 - 2019 | While Chairperson, the contributions and reserves reached a record high. I solicited donors through calls and personal visits. At FNCE's major session, I gave a presentation of the Foundation's accomplishments and financial status. During the Foundation's annual Gala fundraising event I was Master of Ceremonies. Created a new program I called Glitz, Glamour, Give to secure member gifts with online sales generating over $10,000 in unrestricted revenue. |
Weight Management DPG | Secretary, Communications Director, Symposium Chairperson | 2007 - 2011 | As Communications Chairperson, I was responsible for coordinating the various communications channels, such as the newsletter, listserv and website. As Secretary, I kept detailed records of our monthly conference calls. As Symposium Chairperson, I conducted two very successful conferences that attracted high-quality speakers and vendor exhibits. The combination of quality speakers and effective promotional direct mail brochures resulted in both conferences attracting 150 more people than prior years. My dedicated team attracted significant sponsorship which kept member conference costs down. |
Nutrition Entrepreneurs DPG | Treasurer | 1994 - 1996 | As Treasurer, I reviewed financial reports from ADA and reported to the Leadership Team monthly. Collaborated with the Chair elect and DPG Manager to develop the upcoming budget that aligned with the Plan of Work, based on the Strategic Plan. Identified opportunities to streamline and reduce expenses where possible. Carried out all the responsibilities for the Treasurer position as outlined in the job description. |
Employment
Employer | Title | Years | Location |
Nutrition Solutions | Nutrition Consultant | 1991-2016 | Atlanta, Georgia |
Georgia Baptist Medical Center | Dietetic Internship Director | 1988-1991 | Atlanta, Georgia |
Georgia Baptist Medical Center | Assistant Director, Nutrition Services and Dietetic Internship Director | 1978-1988 | Atlanta, Georgia |
Practice Areas
Years in Practice Area:
Approximate number of years as a member of this DPG/MIG": 30
Honors and Awards
Organization | Award | Year | Contribution |
Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | Distinguished Service | 2015 | I was honored to have received this award for my active involvement and leadership within the organization. |
Georgia Dietetic Association | Outstanding Dietitian | 1987 | I was honored to receive this award for my active involvement and leadership within our profession. |
Georgia Dietetic Association | Recognized Young Dietitian | 1981 | Within my first 2-3 years as a dietitian, I provided the leadership for the formation of the Clinical Nutrition Management DPG. |