Lisa (Elizabeth) Abbay, RDN, LDN, FAND
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 demonstrated valuable experience in multiple arenas of food & nutrition by serving in multiple leadership roles throughout the community and non - profit community boards. - I have been committed to the RDN in every aspect of setting by understanding credentialing requirements and mentoring students and professionals. |
Employer | Title | Years Employed |
Compass Group, USA | Talent Acquisition Manager | 3 |
Compass Group, USA/Morrison Healthcare | Regional Director of Operations | 4 |
Compass Group, USA/Morrison Healthcare | Senior Director of Food & Nutrition | 2 |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Current Treasurer | TN Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2016 - 2018 | Currently serving as treasurer for the TN Academy. I work very closely with the President and other board members on strategic needs for the membership and to be able to offer solutions when needed. | |
President & Past President | Memphis Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2009 - 2011 | As President of the local Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Association, I advocated for local dietitians and students throughout the community. | |
Chair of Food Science, Nutrition, Health Promotion Advisory Board | Mississippi State University | 2017 - 2018 | I currently serve as the Chair person for the Advisory Board for a newly created board for the Food Science, Nutrition & Health Promotion Departments for Mississippi State supporting CALS. We are working together for the future of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. | |
President (two consecutive years) & Past President | Memphis American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition | 2003 - 2005 | As President of the local Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, I advocated for local dietitians, physicians, pharmacists, patients, students and other professions throughout the community. |
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
Many opportunities arise for our dietitians in the future and that includes: Telehealth and the RD; NCP and the RD; and RD opportunities in big pharma and fortune 500 companies. Dietitians must leverage our knowledge as the expert in all of these arenas but, also find our way in the ever growing field of food, nutrition and clinical nutrition.
Campaign Statement
With my breadth of knowledge in HR/Recruiting, clinical, food service and financial, along with strong organizational and communication skills, I feel strongly that I am an ideal candidate to represent CDR for the next three years.