Linda Gigliotti, MS, RDN
CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)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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•Serving on Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management Practice Analysis Task Force, charged with defining minimal criteria to qualify for first interdisciplinary credential to be developed and managed by CDR.•Served on committee to draft the first SOP/SOPP for RDNs in Adult Weight Management which define current standards for practice in weight management.•Worked with WM DPG and Academy to protect the role of RDNs as coordinators in Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence. •Advocated for TROA on Capitol Hill and in home district. |
Employment History
Employer | Title | Years Employed |
University of California, Irvine | Program Director, Weight Management Program | 20 |
University of California, Irvine | Clinical Faculty/Group co-leader | 6 |
Bay Shores Medical Group | Clinical Dietitian/Diabetes Educator | 2 |
Leadership Experience
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Chair | Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group | - | Served as DPG chair-elect, chair and past chair from 2011-2014. Prioritized plan of work for DPG of ~4500 members which included petition to Council on Future Practice for credential in obesity and weight management and formation of committee to draft SOP/SOPP for weight management. | |
Professional Development Director | Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group | - | Organize professional development opportunities for ~4500 WM DPG members with goal to provide more members with increased continuing education opportunities through both live and on demand offerings. | |
Symposium Chair | Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group | - | Successfully chaired national symposia in both 2008 and 2009. Collaborated with DCE DPG for 2009 event. Realized a profit from each event, allowing WM DPG to maintain dues at a low rate. | |
Practice Analysis Task Force | Diabetes Care and Education Dietetic Practice Group | - | Serve as RDN representing DCE DPG on Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management Practice Analysis Task Force for the first interdisciplinary credential to be developed and offered by CDR. Contributed to the development and presentation of a webinar to explain the credential to Academy members. |
Personal and Campaign Statements
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
My vision for the future is bright! As our profession evolves with the needs of our health care system, the future of nutrition and dietetics demands credentials to distinguish our unique knowledge, training and skills vital to guiding clients towards optimal food and nutrition behaviors: advanced practice credentials, board certified specialist credentials, changes in entry-level degree requirements. I am excited about these opportunities to be stronger agents of change for the clients we serve
Campaign Statement
Committed to advance our profession and empower the RDN: Strength from experience, engagement in the present, enthusiasm and energy for the future!