Cynthia Wolfram, RDN, LD, FAND
Treasurer-elect
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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 |
| Treasurer-elect |
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1. As a board member, I collaboratively work with other board members to effect change, including policy when the DPG Executive Director changed. 2. Strategic thinking was required to effectively plan the DPG goals for many years. 3. Budget experience includes managing department budgets, including operational and financial management. As a business owner, I increased revenue by 230%, managing over $700,000 annually . 4. I am currently working with others to promote inclusion, diversity and equity for those I serve, including access to services. |
Employment History
| Employer | Title | Years Employed |
| DiningRD/Partner with Dietitians for Health Care | Operations Advisor for Dietitians for Health Care/Consultant | 1.5 years |
| Dietitians for Health Care, LLP | Principal/Owner | 10 years |
| Skilled Healthcare | Regional Dietitian | 13 |
Leadership Experience
| Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: |
| Foundation Board of Directors | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation | 2020 - 2023 | Participated in work for the Foundation related to fundraising, contributing financially to support the future of dietetics practice and provided feedback routinely, participating on the Board of Directors. Encouraged donations to support future dietitians and completed a Personal Service Plan during my tenure. The impact of my time on the Board led me to develop a scholarship for future practitioners serving the elderly population which is now available. |
| Chair, ANDPAC | Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics | 2011 - 2011 | In my role as Chair of ANDPAC, I worked with the Board and staff in Advocacy to support the Legislative and Public Policy Committee's agenda, educated members of the Academy on the importance of being active in advocacy efforts to educate the key legislators about the importance of the Registered Dietitian. |
| DHCC DPG: Treasurer, Chair & Representative on DPG Advisory Council to CEO, PAL | Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics | 2015 - 2024 | During my tenure in Dietetics in Health Care Communities, the roles were varied and included supporting the DPG with financial reviews, guidance and work to meet member needs. During this time, the Executive Director changed, and I supported this to ensure there was knowledge of the board's routine operations, provided historical perspectives and supported the board and membership in the transfer, which was successful. Additionally, I represented DHCC on the DPG Advisory Council to encourage services to the membership in the post-acute care area. |
| State Affiliate: Delegate and Mega Issues Champion for Health Reform & Public Policy & Advocacy | Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | - 2011 | As Delegate for Texas, I served 2 terms from 2005-2011, serving one term as Chair of Delegates. In these roles, I communicated to the members of the Texas Academy about HOD issues, receiving feedback, and shared this as part of the responsibility to represent the members. Served as Mega Issues Champion as part of this role. Provided Texas Academy Board information as a participant on the Texas Board of Directors. |
| Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Unity in the Community | Unity Houston | 2013 - 2024 | As a founding member of the group, I was an active participant to provide opportunities for our congregation to serve the community. It includes determining the key areas that are important to the members. Key goals are hunger, homelessness, and child advocacy. I work as liaison for the Houston Food Bank for mobile distributions twice a month. Coordinate with Co-Chair to conduct meetings for planning and executing projects throughout the year that support the three areas of service. |
Personal and Campaign Statements
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
As a business owner, I have maintained an attitude of opportunity for the dietetic profession. As we increase recognition, it will be critical to maintain ownership of our abilities to be science-based nutrition experts and educate all about our value and abilities to help people thrive through the transformative power of food and nutrition, with a responsibility to move the profession forward for the future.
Campaign Statement
Diverse leadership experience at the Academy partnered with my career experience in operations and financial areas has positioned me to provide expertise as I work with the Board of Directors supporting implementation of the Strategic Plan.