Josephine Ledda, MPH, RD, CD/N, CLC
CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
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Position / Skills and Attributes
| 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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1. My graduate school capstone was on credential for registered dietitians, current issues and obstacles for growing the field and how to increase diversity. 2.I have worked in community health for 11 years, with 7 of those years being in management roles to set a standard of how nutrition information can be disseminated, finding culturally relevant food for pantry distribution, as well as mentoring staff on relevant food safety practices. 3.I have traveled a non traditional route in obtaining my certification. After having the CD/N for 6 years, I went back to school for the Dietetic Internship. I am aware of the obstacles, as well as the benefits of obtaining appropriate credentials as a Registered Dietitian. 4. I am passionate about food policy, often going to seminars held by the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute, and am cognizant of the difference between issues nutrition faces on a population level, as well as the improvements each dietitian can make. |
CDR Nominating Committee RDN |
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1. My graduate school capstone was on credential for registered dietitians, current issues and obstacles for growing the field and how to increase diversity. 2.I have worked in community health for 11 years, with 7 of those years being in management roles to set a standard of how nutrition information can be disseminated, finding culturally relevant food for pantry distribution, as well as mentoring staff on relevant food safety practices. 3.I have traveled a non traditional route in obtaining my certification. After having the CD/N for 6 years, I went back to school for the Dietetic Interns |
Employment History
| Employer | Title | Years Employed |
| New York Presbyterian | Registered Dietitian | 1 |
| Community Healthcare Network | Dietitian | 3 |
| The Alliance for Positive Change | Assistant Director, Food and Nutrition Services | 6 |
Leadership Experience
| Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
| Director, Home Delivered Meals | Riseboro Community Partnership | 2021 - 2021 | Helping distribute over 30,000 meals monthly throughout Brooklyn Supervising a team of 60 staff members involved in preparation, distribution and coordination of meals Receiving the Hunter College 40 under 40 people to watch for Food policy in relation to my meal distribution throughout COVID-19 Pandemic |
Providing support and staffing for meal distribution was no easy task throughout COVID. It was essential to be diplomatic, firm and supportive. |
| Assistant Director, Food and Nutrition Services | The Alliance for Positive Change | 2015 - 2021 | Managing 3 kitchens for hot meal distribution Weekly pantry distribution for over 100 participants Supervising staff for emergency food resources throughout the COVID 19 pandemic |
When receiving excess emergency meals from Rethink Food, I coordinated with the mutual aid groups from the Lower East Side, Astoria and Upper Manhattan to fill the community fridges of 3 boroughs, as well as connecting with other shelters to provide support. |
Personal and Campaign Statements
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
I want to provide a voice that is representative of the future of dietetics, and help expand our reach, interacting with AI, community work and policy.
Campaign Statement
A vote for me is a vote for your community!