Things I care about...ensuring equal access to wholesome, healthy food; building relationships with colleagues, communities & patients; fostering dialogue; cultivating creative ideas that lead to valuable change; continuous learning & improvement.

As future leaders of the profession, I know we have a lot to say. It's important to me to listen to younger RDs and be a voice for our views on HOD issues. It would be a privilege to be a megaphone for my peers.

I would be honored to once again serve in the HOD for ADA, this time as Delegate-at-Large, Retired. I feel my years of experience as a practitioner and as a long-term ADA volunteer will be an asset in this role.

My leadership passion focuses on moving the profession of dietetics forward. On behalf of the retired dietitians, I am prepare to be their voice in forging the blueprint for the future of dietetic practice.

I have a record of significant accomplishments in the field of dietetics serving in a variety of professional leadership capacities within the profession and in other community, research, educational and professional organizations.

As an active dietitian volunteer I have been involved in service to my profession for years. My volunteer involvement includes politics, licensure, dietetics education programs, and now the Nutrition Care Process with Evidence-Based practice.

We need to ask not only what ADA can do for us, but also what we can do for the profession. If we all contribute just a little, it adds up to a big impact on the profession. So please join me in creating our "Respected Brand."

Extensive financial mangement experience and excellent communication skills drive my decision to seek this office. Collegiality, transparency, integrity - and a humble commitment to manage resources to allow ADA to be ever better - will mark my term.

Our profession affects every citizen. Dietitians must provide the leadership, guidance and direction to impact health for all ages, all stages of well-being, and all food decisions. We have an amazing window of opportunity that cannot be missed.

As your leader I will position ADA to be recognized as the preeminent organization engaged on issues that improve the health of Americans through nutrition strategies.

To lead is to serve. I have spent my life fulfilling my dream to serve other people so they can have a better quality of life. I believe in the worth of mankind. Throughout life, I have served others in my profession, community, school & church.

Dedicated leader with extensive experience. Extremely approachable to voice your issues. Passionate about progressive professional development programs for members, fundraising to support ADA initiatives and committed to enhancing our profession.

I am passionate about ADA and its role in strengthening the skills of and resources for its members to meet consumer needs. We have to be professionally proactive and politically savvy to establish and expand our role as nutrition experts.

Our time is now, participate and innovate - lead the profession forward

I am passionate about giving back to the organization that has positioned RD's & DTR's as food and nutrition experts. As a leader for ADA, I will embrace and promote issues that will advance the organization, it members and the ADA Stragetic Plan.

Contributing to HOD's professional development mission by providing evidence-based leadership to strengthen members' understanding to deal with the complexities of the healthcare environment.

In my twelve years as a DTR, I have been extremely fortunate to be a member of some strong RD/DTR teams. It has been through the support of these wonderful RDs that has allowed my passion and dedication to the field of food and nutrition to grow.

Join me to develop a strong secure identity for Dietetic Technicians as recognized food and nutrition professionals. ADA's strategic plan, vision and mission supports the career growth of Technicians now more than ever.

I would like the opportunity to serve members at the national level. My leadership experiences with the House of Delegates, DPG boards, Missouri affiliate and district dietetic associations have prepared me to find solutions and get things done.

Networking with professional colleagues has served me well during my long dietetic career in moves from California to Nebraska to Michigan. I value these important relationships because they formed the foundation for my professional success.

I want to use my 33 years of dietetics experience to lead the way for The American Dietetic Association to achieve strategic plan goals, especially having members and students view ADA membership as vital to their professional achievements.

It is an honor to be considered for a position on the nominating committee. I am dedicated to ADA's mission and vision and relish the opportunity to assist ADA in meeting its strategic goals by helping create a strong ballot of future leaders.

Enthusiasm, drive, and passion describe my commitment to the the profession, ADA and you. I will work tirelessly in promoting health to the nation by advocating for the RD.

Having held leadership positions at the district, affiliate and DPG levels the past 25 years. I know many professional colleagues. From my varied experiences, I am confident I can help identify well-qualified candidates for the ADA ballot.

Guide the educational and accredition process to impact the direction of dietetics.

I am committed to making the accreditation process for dietetics education more transparent and improving communication with Program Directors, students and the public.

A leader recognizes changes that strengthen the organization, identifies, elicits support and facilitates the changes. Communication and collaboration are critical. A leader respects diversity of the group, encourages each to contribute based on their experience and expertise.

I am proud to be a registered dietitian and a member of ADA. My entire career I have worked as a clinician. It is my desire to bring my professional passion and dedication to serve as an advocate for all dietetic professionals within CDR.

As an educator, role model, mentor, professional advocate, believer in "giving back," I have and will continue to share my expertise with emerging leaders, and provide sustained notable leadership at the local, state and national levels.

The dietetics profession has afforded me an unexpected avenue to explore, interact in, and promote my passion for competent and quality health care professionals and the services they provide. I am committed to that end for myself and for others.