Present Position and Title:
Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics
Previous Positions:
Dietitian for the Employee Wellness Program at Iowa State University in Ames, IA.
Clinical and Consulting Dietitian at St. Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home in Carroll, IA |
Education (formal/informal):
Master of Science degree in Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics (Coordinated Undergraduate Program), Iowa State University, Ames, IA. |
Professional Activities:
American Dietetic Association, Member
Dietetic Educators of Practitioners - Dietetic Practice Group, Member
Iowa Dietetic Association (IDA), Member and Leadership Roles: Mentoring Task Force, 2003;
Member-At-Large Elect, 2004; Member-At-Large, 2005; Iowa State University Liaison, 2008; Publications Committee, 2009
My Goals and Vision for IDA:
As the Council on Professional Issues (CPI) Chair-Elect, my primary goal will be to work collaboratively with the CPI Chair to enhance communication and facilitate discussions of key issues among IDA members. Through previous IDA leadership roles, I enjoyed being an active board member and look forward to serving on the board again, if elected to this position. My vision for IDA is to enhance opportunities for dietitians to optimize the health of Iowans and further develop leaders within our professional field.
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