Carl Barnes, MS, RDN, LDN
Director-at-Large
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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 |
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1. Served as an Academy Foundation Board member, working with colleagues to support domestic and international focused collaboration and research. 2. Worked around the world with people from all backgrounds, built effective teams and led with empathy. 3. Led in fast paced kitchens and hospitals in US and Korea, managing multimillion dollar budgets with 150+ staff overcoming obstacles and producing results. 4. Identified financial challenges and limited diversity in those pursuing RD and Masters and created a non-profit providing free resources and education to over 500 students year to date |
| Employer | Title | Years Employed |
| UNITED NUTRITION GROUP LLC | OWNER | 2 |
| UNITED STATES ARMY | CAPTAIN/REGISTERED DIETITIAN | 11 |
| CHOW SOLUTIONS LLC | FOOD SERVICE AND DIETETICS CONSULTANT | 2 |
| Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: |
| Director At Large | ANDF Board of Directors | 2014 - 2016 | Work with Board of Directors to execute a strategic plan to deliver the necessary funding to support Second Century
planning and opportunities. Collaboration with Board Members and staff to review, reorganize and update governance and administrative documents. Together with Board, approve proposals and funding for international collaboration and research opportunities |
| Committee Member | ANDF Scholarship Committee | 2017 - 2021 | Work with committee to review applicants for undergrad, graduate, post grad and NDTR scholarships. Together with
committee collaborate to review scholarship recipients |
| Committee Member | Member and Student Advisory Committee | 2019 - 2021 | Provided my expertise on new and current Academy membership benefits, services, programs and products in order to ensure that current and prospective members view Academy membership as vital to professional success. Used my connections with students to bridge the gap in assessing membership value between students and credentialed members. |
| Founder | RD2BE | 2019 - 2022 | Developed a multifaceted not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to increasing diversity and access in the profession as well as combating barriers to entry into the profession. The fast growing organization provides free resources to include mentorship, professional development, education, volunteer opportunities, job openings, and more. Our programs have directly impacted more than 500 students year to date. Our podcast providing education and inspiration also has thousands of downloads in less than a year. |
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
It’s evident that diversity is the biggest opportunity for the future of the profession. Representation in the profession leads to nutrition experts reaching more of the population and in turn better access and outcomes for those we serve. While there is great conversation, I have always been a person of action. I have committed a considerable amount of my energy into advancing DEI and access at the source; students. Through my nonprofit, I am dedicated to reducing barriers to entry.
Campaign Statement
The Dietetics profession faces more opportunity than any time in our history. Let’s lean in by prioritizing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as we continue to demonstrate our professional expertise!