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Strengths/Skills
Prior experience with DPG
Record keeping skills
Candidate Bio
Contributions and Leadership Achievements
Organization | Position | Term | Contribution |
Dietitians in Medical Nutrition Therapy (DMNT) DPG | Chair/Chair Elect/Past Chair | 2021-present | Coordinated Executive Committee meetings and communications to accomplish DMNT activities set forth by the DPG’s Program of Work. Oversaw dissemination of Academy and DPG communications to all members in collaboration with the Communications Committee. Created annual Student FNCE Scholarships. Created DMNT Scholarship with the Foundation. As Past Chair and Chair-Elect, I assisted the chair in coordination of DMNT activities. Also prepared the Program of Work and budget for my upcoming term as Chair with assistance from the Treasurer. |
Dietitians in Gluten and Gastrointestinal Disorders (DIGID) subunit of DMNT DPG | Chair/Vice-Chair | 2017-2021 | Guided the expansion of the DIGID subunit. Planned and coordinated first annual DIGID Digestive Diseases Nutrition Series conference in November 2020; also second annual conference in November 2021. Co-directed development of a partnership between the American Gastroenterological Association and DIGID to improve AGA patient education materials and create a GI dietitian directory. Initiated development of a dietitian credential for dietitians specializing in gastrointestinal nutrition. |
NCA Albuquerque Celiac/Gluten Intolerance Support Group | Chairperson | 2013-present | Lead monthly in-person support meetings. Expanded outreach across the state through a private Facebook group. Expanded group to include a Children’s Support Group. Managed the transition to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a new chapter of the National Celiac Association in 2018. |
Employment
Employer | Title | Years | Location |
Nutrition Redefined LLC | Owner | 7 | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Central New Mexico Community College | Faculty | 6 | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Presbyterian Healthcare Services | Clinical Dietitian | 3 | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Practice Areas
Years in Practice Area:
Approximate number of years as a member of this DPG/MIG": 11
Honors and Awards
Organization | Award | Year | Contribution |
New Mexico Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | Emerging Dietetic Leader Award | 2021 |