Trisha Fuhrman, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)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) |
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*Defining roles of credentialed practitioners will enable us to better meet the needs of the public for reliable nutrition information and give those without internships an opportunity to practice within the profession. * We need to help the public sort through the alphabet soup of credentials. *I have worked in critical care/home care/private practice/sales/marketing and academia and have served on LPPC and CPLS - all of which give me a broad spectrum of experiences. |
Nominating Committee Leader with Board of Directors Experience in the Past 10 Years |
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Employer | Title | Years Employed |
Self-employed | Consultant | 5 |
Coram Specialty Infusion Services | Nutrition Support Specialist | 6 |
Jewish Hospital College | Chair of Dietetics/Assistant Professor | 4 |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
ANDPAC Board Member | Academy Political Action Committee | 2016 - 2017 | I utilize my network of colleagues to solicit donations to the PAC and respond to Action Alerts. I educate members on the synergy among the PAC, LPPC, and the profession. I practice what I preach and am a top ANDPAC donor. | |
Member of CRN Executive Committee | Council on Renal Nutrition / National Kidney Foundation | 2012 - 2014 | Served as CRN editor of Renalink, a electronic interdisciplinary publication. The publication was theme-oriented and each discipline (nurses, social workers, and dietitians) provided their perspective of the topic. It was a fabulous way to learn and appreciate the work of each discipline. | |
Legislative and Public Policy Committee | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2013 - 2015 | I served as the LPPC liaison to ANDPAC and Consumer Protection and Licensure Subcommittee. I attended the Missouri Legislative Day. I strive to help every member understand the value for the profession and the public of having a strong voice on Capitol Hill. I am an ANDPAC champion donor. | |
Chair, Dietetics Practice Section | American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition | 2015 - 2017 | Much of the position is administrative - completing forms for ASPEN awards, the DPS Program of Work, and events and programs at Clinical Nutrition Week (CNW). Last year, as chair-elect, I organized a networking event during CNW to increase interaction among members. This year I submitted proposal for a speaker at our business meeting so we can learn more about mitochondrial diseases. DPS leadership is working to build and maintain a DPS microsite on the ASPEN website. | |
Board of Directors | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2005 - 2013 | I served as a director at large, HLT director and HOD Speaker. During my tenure, I was involved in getting DPG delegate representation within the HOD and making the difficult decision to eliminate one face-to-face meeting. I was on the committee to change the name from ADA to Academy which required consideration of member and stakeholder perceptions. I chaired the workgroup to review and make recommendations the BOD to strengthen the Spokesperson Program. |
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
The opportunities for all members, regardless of area of practice, are endless - expansion of reimburse for MNT, advanced practice credentials, and ACEND's future model for education. We must meet member needs while taking the pulse of trends/changes throughout the world. The Academy must collaborate with other organizations to promote healthy lifestyles in the U.S. and throughout the world. We must equip members to be leaders in the Academy, their facility, and professional organizations.
Campaign Statement
RSVP for the Academy. Respond to Action Alerts. Share your ideas for the future. Vote in Academy and local, state, and national elections. Pay it Forward as a volunteer, mentor, preceptor and/or donor.