Mary Herrstrom, MBA, RDN, LDN
CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
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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 |
CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) |
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I have been interested in credentialing since participating as an item writer for the RDN exam in 2010. I have since participated in item review in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018. I developed skill competencies and delineation of roles for the RDNs and NDTRs credential working with my company to assure we work within our scope of practice. Over the past ten years, I have worked with numerous ACEND accredited programs to provide internship experiences to their dietetic students. During my time as chair for Healthy Aging DPG I headed the exploration to define the identity of the practice group |
Employer | Title | Years Employed |
Acts Retirement Life Communities | Corporate Dietitian | 12 |
Acts Retirement Life Communities | Regional Dietitian | 1 |
Boynton Beach Nursing & Rehab | Clinical Dietitian | 4 |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Sponsorship Director | Healthy Aging DPG | 2018 - 2020 | Currently working with food and marketing companies to partner the promotion of healthy aging and wellness strategies. | |
Professional Development Director | Healthy Aging DPG | 2015 - 2018 | Coordinated continuing education webinars (approximately 6/year). Led team of Healthy Aging volunteers to develop flash cards and webinars as study aides for the board certification exam for Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition. | |
Chair | Healthy Aging DPG | 2012 - 2015 | Three year position consisting of chair-elect, chair, and past-chair. Successfully submitted spotlight session for FNCE, led the executive committee to assure completion of all DPG goals, headed exploration to define the identity of the practice group, and provided support and historical background to incoming chair. | |
Treasurer | Healthy Aging DPG | 2010 - 2012 | Maintained records and completed all functions related to the financial status of the DPG. Assured that all policies and procedures related to financial matters were followed. | |
Secretary | Healthy Aging DPG | 2007 - 2009 | Maintained the official record of meetings and documents of Healthy Aging. |
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
The future of dietetics is wide open. Consumers are more engaged than ever in how nutrition impacts their overall health and they want nutrition experts to guide them. Opportunities outside of traditional health settings are trending now and will continue to evolve. RDNs have important roles in business, communication, research and personalized nutritional care. We are uniquely poised to lead consumers in what and how we eat and the evidence-based practices that promote optimal wellness.
Campaign Statement
As a representative of the Commission on Dietetic Registration I will draw upon my experience and strategic skills to uphold and strengthen the standards of our profession.