DCMAND2016Elections

Announcingtheslateofcandidatesforthe2016-2017DCMetroAcademyofNutritionandDietetics(DCMAND)BoardofDirectors:

President-Elect:HannahMartin

Treasurer-Elect:CarolinaArangoCourtneyPaolicelli

ProfessionalDevelopmentCommittee,Chair-Elect:JulieBendixVeronicaChocronStephanieJohnsonNominatingCommittee,2ndSeat:HannahLeuEricaMouch[Linktovotingsurvey–tocome]

President-ElectCandidate–HannahMartin

CurrentEmployer:BipartisanPolicyCenter,PreventionInitiativeTitle,datesemployed:PolicyAnalyst,May2014topresentPreviousEmployer:FoodResearchandActionCenterTitle,datesemployed:NutritionPolicyFellow,August2013toApril2014WhatyeardidyoujoinDCMAND?2014MemberoftheNorthCarolinaDieteticAssociation,2011-2013Education:MasterofPublicHealthinNutritionfromUNC-ChapelHillBachelorofScienceofPublicHealthinNutritionfromUNC-ChapelHillAwardsandspecialrecognitions:SummerPublicHealthAward(graduateschool)GraduatedwithHonors(undergraduate)PublicServiceScholar(undergraduate)Wona“coworkers’choice”awardformyon-campusjob(undergraduate)DCMANDand/orAcademyActivitiesYouHaveParticipatedIn:DCMANDPublicPolicyCoordinatorandChairofPublicPolicyCommittee,June2015topresentDCMANDStatePolicyRepresentativeandmemberofPublicPolicyCommittee,June2014topresentDCMANDBoardofDirectors(non-votingmember),June2014topresentAffiliateleaderforDCMANDatAND’sPublicPolicyWorkshop(PPW),2015AttendedPPWasanaffiliatemember,2013(NCDA)and2014(DCMAND)Attendedaffiliateannualmeetings,2013(NC),2014(DC),and2015(DC)RelatedProfessionalActivities:ScheduledtopresentattheWVAcademyofNutritionandDietetics2016annualmeetingPresidentandAdvocacyChairofUNCNutritionCoalition(graduateschool)

SenatorrepresentingnutritiongraduatestudentsintheUNCGraduateandProfessionalStudentAssociationPresidentofthe900-memberUNCHabitatforHumanityclub(undergraduate)Tellusalittleaboutyourself:Outsideofmyprofessionallife,Iamacyclist,yogi,cook,backpacker,tutor,accidentalhomeimprovementexpert,Netflixconnoisseur,newly-wed,and“mom”to2cats.Statementofgoalsforyourterm(1-2sentences):AsDCMANDmovesoutofanintensiveperiodoftransitiontoalignouraffiliatepolicieswiththeAcademy’sbestpractices,mygoalformyPresident-Electyearistobecomeanexpertontheinnerworkingsofouraffiliatesothat,asPresident,Icanensurethatwecontinuetoflourishandimprove,engagemoremembers,andmakeapositiveimpactonnutritionanddieteticswithintheDCmetroarea.WhathasbeenyourfavoriteDCMANDactivity?Why?Myfavoriteactivityhasactuallybeenboardmeetings!Iamveryproudofourprofessionandhavereallyenjoyedgettingtoknowotherlike-mindeddietitianswhoarewillingtosetasidetimefromtheirbusyschedulestoadvancethepracticeandvalueofdietetics.ThediverseboardpositionsmeanthatIhavealsogottentheopportunitytoknowdietitiansfromsectorsthatImightnothaveotherwiseinteractedwith,whichhelpsmegrowmyperspectivesontheprofessionasawhole.What’syourfavoritethingaboutbeingadietitianordiettech?Iworkinanon-traditionalroleforadietitianandmyfavoritepartofbeinganRDisbeingabletobringtheperspectiveofsomeonetrainedinbothclinicalandcommunitynutritiontopolicydiscussionsthatmayotherwisebedominatedbytheory.

Treasurer-ElectCandidate–CarolinaArango

CurrentEmployer:OfficeoftheStateSuperintendentofEducationTitle,datesemployed:AssessmentandEvaluationSpecialist,August2015-PresentPreviousEmployer:NationalInstitutesofHealth(Intern)Title,datesemployed:August2014–June2015WhatyeardidyoujoinDCMAND?2014Education:HumanNutritionMS,PsychologyBAAwardsandspecialrecognitions:Dean’sFellowshipAward(DrexelUniversity),1stplace(alongwithotherNIHinterns)forresearchpostercompetitionforthe2015DCMANDandMANDAnnualmeetingDCMANDand/orAcademyActivitiesYouHaveParticipatedIn:2014RDDayvolunteer,2015Annualmeetingattendee,Boardmeetingattendee,2015NBC4ExpovolunteerRelatedProfessionalActivities:Currently,Idonottakepartinanyongoingactivityoutsidemydayjob,butwouldliketobemoreinvolvedinDCMANDbyhavingtheopportunitytofilltheTreasurer-Electposition.Tellusalittleaboutyourself:IhavebeenintheWashingtonD.C.areasinceAugust2014,whenImovedheretocompletemydieteticinternship.Priortothemove,IworkedforayearwiththeNationalHealthandNutritionExaminationSurveyasaDietaryInterviewer.Ienjoygivingbacktothecommunityandhavevolunteeredforavarietyofnutritionrelatedevents.Amongotheractivities,Ienjoyyoga,cooking,andtryingtostayuptodatewiththeever-changingnutritionresearch.Iamresponsible,hardworking,anddedicatedtoanythingIcommitto.Currently,IworkfortheD.C.government,whichhasbeenagreatlearningexperienceinmanyaspects,includingtheexposuretogovernmentorganizationandpolicymaking,amongothers.Statementofgoalsforyourterm(1-2sentences):

Tocompletealltreasurertasksaccuratelyandontime,whileensuringfundsareusedoptimallyforactivitiesthatwillmakeDCMAND,anddietitiansingeneral,recognizedfortheirgreatwork.

WhathasbeenyourfavoriteDCMANDactivity?Why?TherecentNBC4Expoeventwasmyfavoritethusfarbecauseitwasagreatopportunitytobondwithotherdietitians,whileeducatingattendeesonsimplenutritionfacts.AftermyshiftwasoverIwalkedaroundtheExpoandwitnessedthevariousactivitiesthatweredesignedtogetattendeesupandmoving(e.g.Zumbaclasses).ItisgreattoseethemanyeffortsthatarebeingmadenationwidetoimprovethehealthofAmericans,andasadietitian,beingpartofsucheventsisenjoyableandrewarding.

What’syourfavoritethingaboutbeingadietitianordiettech?Asstatedabove,Itrulyenjoybeingaworkingpartofthemovementtowardsimprovedhealth.Ilovetheflexibilitywehaveasdietitianstomakeanimpactworkinginsomanydifferentareas.Nomatterwhatareaofdieteticswepractice,ourmissiontoenhancenutritionknowledgeandpromotehealththroughoptimalnutritionremainsthesame.

Treasurer-ElectCandidate–CourtneyPaolicelliDrPH,RDN,LD,CDE

CurrentEmployer:

• USDAFoodandNutritionService,GeorgeWashingtonUniversityTitle,datesemployed:

• USDA:PresidentialManagementFellow&Nutritionist(April2014-present)• GWU:AdjunctFaculty,SchoolofPublicHealth(August2014-present)

PreviousEmployers:

• PartnershipforaHealthierAmerica• AmericanUniversity• KaiserPermanenteSanDiego

Title,datesemployed:

• PartnershipforaHealthierAmerica:ManagerofStrategicInitiatives(Feb2013-April2014)

• AmericanUniversity:FacultyinSchoolofEducation,Teaching,andHealth(Aug2013-May2014)

• KaiserPermanenteSanDiego:VariouspositionsincludingOutpatientDietitian,InpatientDietitian,&AssistantDirectorofFoodandNutritionServices(June2005-October2012)

WhatyeardidyoujoinDCMAND? 2015Education:

• DrPH(HealthPromotionandHealthEducation),UniversityofTexasHealthScienceCenter,December2012

• MPH(Nutrition),UniversityofNorthCarolinaatChapelHill,August2004• BSPH(Nutrition),UniversityofNorthCarolinaatChapelHill,May2002

Awardsandspecialrecognitions:

• PresidentialManagementFellowshipProgram,2013Finalist• AcademyofNutritionandDieteticsFoundation,KidsEatRight,HealthySnacking

forAthletesToolkit,GrantRecipient,2012

• CaliforniaDieteticAssociation,DoloresNyhusGraduateStudentFellowshipRecipient,2012

• AcademyofNutritionandDietetics(formerlyAmericanDieteticAssociation),EmergingLeaderinDietetics,AwardRecipient,2012

• AmericanDieteticAssociationFoundation,KidsEatRight,HealthyBreakfastToolkit,GrantRecipient,2011

• UT-HealthScienceCenterMaternalandChildHealthDoctoralFellow,2010• UT-HealthScienceCenter,TeachingAssistantoftheYear,Nominee,2009-10

DCMANDand/orAcademyActivitiesYouHaveParticipatedIn:

• NorthernDistrictVirginiaDieteticAssociation(Member2012-2015,FundraisingCo-Chair2012-13)

• CaliforniaDieteticAssociation(LegislativeAmbassador(2010-2012)• AmericanDieteticAssociation,CongestiveHeartFailureToolkit,Selectedas

UsabilityStudyResearchParticipant,2010• SanDiegoDieteticAssociation(Member2005-2012,EducationChair2011-2012)

RelatedProfessionalActivities:Presentations(Lecture&Oral)

• AmericanPublicHealthAssociation,2015AnnualConference,November2015.TechnicalAssistanceandResourcesAvailabletoSchoolsParticipatinginNationalSchoolLunchandSchoolBreakfastPrograms.LecturePresentation.

• NationalCenterforHealthStatistics,2015NationalConferenceonHealthStatistics,August2015.ComparisonsofSodiumIntakeandSodiumDensity:WhatWeEatinAmerica,NHANES2001-02vs.2011-12.PosterPresentation

• USDAAgricultureResearchService,BeltsvilleHumanNutritionResearchCenter,ResearchSymposium,June2015.TheGreatShakedown:TheProcessofTranslatingResearchintoNationalNutritionPolicy.LecturePresentation

• SocietyforPublicHealthEducation’sAnnualMeeting,March2014.Puttingthe"Health"backinto"Healthcare":MakingtheHospitalEnvironmentConducivetoWellness,LecturePresentation

• UniversityofGeorgia’sObesityInitiative,FoodIndustry-AcademiaConsortium,November2013.ASuccessStory:ThePartnershipforaHealthierAmerica.InteractivePresentation

• SouthernObesitySummit,November2013.LeveragingthePrivateSectorintheFightAgainstChildhoodObesity,LecturePresentation&ClosingPlenarySpeaker

• AcademyofNutritionandDietetics,Food&NutritionConference&Expo,October2013.BeyondMenuLabeling:StrategiesforImprovingtheNutritionEnvironmentofFoodserviceVenues,LecturePresentation

• AcademyofNutritionandDietetics,Food&NutritionConference&Expo,October2012.ATooltoEvaluatetheNutritionEnvironmentsofSouthernCaliforniaHospitals,PosterPresentation

• SanDiegoDieteticAssociation,October2011,TheApplicationofBehaviorChangesTheoriestoNutritionEducation,LecturePresentation

• AmericanDieteticAssociation,Food&NutritionConference&Expo,September2011,Hospital-basedProgramtoImproveFoodserviceCustomerSatisfactionScores,PosterPresentation

• AmericanAssociationofDiabetesEducators,NationalConference&Meeting,Aug2011,UsingBehaviorChangesTheoriestoProvideEffectiveNutritionEducation,LecturePresentation

• AssociationofNutritionServicesAgencies,Aug2010,HowtoChangeBehaviorsthroughNutritionEducation,LecturePresentation

• TexasDieteticAssoc.,Food&NutritionConference&Expo,April2009,EatingDisorderAwarenessProgramforCollegeAthletes,PosterPresentation

RelatedProfessionalAffiliations

• AmericanPublicHealthAssociation(Member2014-present,FoodandNutrition

SectionMember2014-present,FNSConferencePlanningCommittee2015-present)

• AmericanSocietyofNutrition(Member2015-present)Tellusalittleaboutyourself:CourtneyPaolicelliisaregistereddietitiannutritionistandcertifieddiabeteseducatorpracticingintheWashington,DCarea.ShereceivedherundergraduateandmastersdegreesinpublichealthnutritionfromtheUniversityofNorthCarolinaatChapelHillandherdoctorateinhealtheducationandhealthpromotionfromtheUniversityofTexasHealthScienceCenterinHouston.Throughoutherprofessionalcareer,Dr.Paolicellihasworkedinclinicaldietetics,foodservicemanagement,academia,andnutritionpolicy.ShecurrentlyworksasaNutritionistwithUSDAFoodandNutritionService,andasadjunctfacultyatGeorgeWashingtonUniversity’sSchoolofPublicHealth.Inhersparetime,sheenjoysrunning,shopping,andtravelingwithherhusband,LtColMarkPaolicelli,USMC.Statementofgoalsforyourterm(1-2sentences):IfelectedTreasurer-ElectofDCMAND,mygoalwouldbetoensureDCMANDremainsafiscally-soundorganizationthroughoutthetenureofmyservice.IwouldaccomplishthisgoalbyprovidingtheBoardwithregularupdatesonthebudgetandfinancialaccounts,andbyofferingfinancialguidanceontheuseoforganizationfundsforprojectsandactivitiessupportingDCMAND’sstrategicplan.WhathasbeenyourfavoriteDCMANDactivity?Why?

Ireallyenjoyallevents(e.g.,social,educational)thatbringtogetherdieteticprofessionalsintheDCarea.Becausedieteticsissuchabroadprofession,it’seasytogetintooursilosandnotmeetRDNs/DTRsthatworkinothersectors.Assuch,Ijustlovehavingtheopportunitiestomeet-and-minglewithfolksfromallnutrition-relatedfields,andIappreciatealltheseopportunitiesthatDCMANDpresents.What’syourfavoritethingaboutbeingadietitianordiettech?WhensomeonefindsoutthatI’madietitian,he/shealmostalwaysrespondswith,“that’sgottabesuchanawesomejob!”Andit’strue!IhavefoundsatisfactionineveryjobI’vehadasadietitian,andIfeelcertainthiswillalwaysbethecase.Whetherit’spublichealth,clinical,orresearch,beingadietitianlendsitselftoendlessopportunitiesforprofessional(andpersonal!)fulfillment.Plus,whoDOESN’Tliketotalkaboutfood?!

ProfessionalDevelopmentCommittee,Chair-ElectCandidate–JulieBendix

CurrentEmployer:BreastfeedingCenterforGreaterWashingtonTitle,datesemployed:NutritionInstructor,November2015-PresentCurrentEmployer:Food&FriendsTitle,datesemployed:CommunityDietitian,December2015-PresentPreviousEmployer:ChicagoDepartmentofPublicHealthTitle,datesemployed:PublicHealthNutritionist3,November2014–September2015WhatyeardidyoujoinDCMAND?Fall2015Education: UniversityofWisconsin–Madison–B.S.Dietetics2010 EdwardHines,Jr.VAHospital–DieteticInternship2011 UniversityofMichigan–AnnArbor–MPH2014Awardsandspecialrecognitions:

• PresidentialManagementFellowshipFinalist2014• UniversityofMichiganSPHDean'sScholarship2012-2014• AcademyofNutritionandDieteticsPatsyjaneO'MalleyMemorialScholarship

Recipient2012• AcademyofNutritionandDieteticsCarolVHallADAFScholarshipRecipient2010• HighestDistinctioninScholasticAchievement2010• Dean'sList2006-2010• CollegeofAgriculture&LifeSciencesGeneralScholarshipRecipient2006-2010• CollageofAgriculture&LifeSciencesStudyAbroadScholarshipRecipient2009

DCMANDand/orAcademyActivitiesYouHaveParticipatedIn:

• FallPotluck• NominatingHappyHour• NBC4Expo

Tellusalittleaboutyourself:IrecentlymovedtoWashington,DCfromChicago.Throughoutmycareer,Ihavespecializedinprenatal,infant,andchildnutritionaswellasHIV/AIDSandotherchronicdiseases.Ihaveworkedformainlynon-profitand

governmentorganizationsthroughoutmycareerandmaintainedasmallprivatepractice.IamexcitedabouttheuniqueopportunitiestheWashingtonDCMetroAreaprovidestoregistereddietitians,especiallythoseinterestedinpublichealth.Onnightsandweekends,Ienjoyhiking,biking,yoga,traveling,cooking,andplanningsocialgatherings.IlivewithmyhusbandindowntownDCandweareexpectingourfirstchildthisspring!Statementofgoalsforyourterm:

• IdentifynewandinterestingopportunitiesforprofessionaldevelopmentandnetworkingamongdietitiansintheDCmetroarea.

• IncreaseattendanceandsatisfactionwithDCMANDeventsWhathasbeenyourfavoriteDCMANDactivity?Why?IamnewtoDCMANDbutsofarIhaveenjoyedeveryeventasIhavemetsomanywonderfulpeopleinsuchashortamountoftime.IfeellikeDCMANDprovidesaninstantcommunitytoanydieteticsprofessionalintheDCarea.What’syourfavoritethingaboutbeingadietitianordiettech?Myfavoritethingaboutbeingadietitianisbeingabletotalkaboutfoodalldayeveryday!Foodisanessentialpartofeverysingleperson’slife;therefore,almosteveryoneImeetisinterestedinlearningmoreabouthowtheirdietaffectstheirhealth.

ProfessionalDevelopmentCommittee,Chair-ElectCandidate–VeronicaChocron

CurrentEmployer:MorrisonChartwellsTitle,datesemployed:PediatricClinicalDietitian,Nov.2015-CurrentPreviousEmployer:CorporateWellnessSolutions Title,datesemployed:HealthCoach/Dietitian,Aug.-Nov.2015WhatyeardidyoujoinDCMAND?2014Education:BSAppliedPhysiologyandKinesiology(Univ.ofFlorida)MSNutritionandDietetics(FloridaInt.Univ.)

Awardsandspecialrecognitions:DCMANDand/orAcademyActivitiesYouHaveParticipatedIn:DiversityRecruitmentChair,2015-2016InternRepresentative,2014-2015Tellusalittleaboutyourself:Iamaself-motivateddietitianthatispassionateaboutthepowerofnutritionandexercisetohelphealandstayhealthy.IgrewupinFloridaandmovedtotheMid-Atlanticaboutayearandahalfagotojointheenergyandcontinuemyprofessionaldevelopment.Ienjoymanyaspectsofdieteticsandhaveworkedwithseveralcorporatewellnesscompaniesbutfeelmytruepassioniswithchildren.Statementofgoalsforyourterm(1-2sentences):Tocontinuetomeetdiversedieteticprofessionalsandprovideinformationforotherstocontinuedeveloptheirownprofessionalcareers.

WhathasbeenyourfavoriteDCMANDactivity?Why?Theannualconferencewasmyfavoriteactivitybecauseitallowedus,asprofessionalstoexpandourknowledgeoncurrenttopics.What’syourfavoritethingaboutbeingadietitianordiettech?MyfavoritethingaboutbeinganRDisempoweringpatientsandtheirfamiliestofeelmoreincontroloftheirhealththroughnutrition.

ProfessionalDevelopmentCommittee,Chair-ElectCandidate–StephanieJohnson

CurrentEmployer:FoodDirectionsLLCTitle,datesemployed:FoodPolicyFellow,8/2015-presentPreviousEmployer:Title,datesemployed:

• FoodPolicyFellow–FoodDirectionsLLC 8/2015–Present

• PeerInstructor–MontanaStateUniversityDepartmentofPhysics

1/2014–5/2014

• PublicHealthResearchIntern-InstitutionalDevelopmentAwardNetworkforBiomedicalResearchExcellence

8/2013–5/2014

• GraphicDesigner–MontanaStateUniversityHealthPromotion

8/2012–5/2014

• Bartender–TheFillingStation 7/2012–1/2014

• CareerandLifeMentor–BioscienceMontana 1/2012–5/2013

• Barista–MudHutEspresso 5/2010–4/2012

• HealthFoodsSpecialist–Rosauer’sSupermarket 11/2009–5/2010

• GroceryPurchaser,Barista,&DeliServer–GoodFoodStore 8/2006–8/2009

WhatyeardidyoujoinDCMAND?2015

Education:MontanaStateUniversity,Classof2014–FoodandNutrition,Dietetics&CellBiologyandNeuroscience,BiomedicalScienceAwardsandspecialrecognitions:AcademyofNutritionandDieteticsOutstandingDieteticsStudent–Montana2014DCMANDand/orAcademyActivitiesYouHaveParticipatedIn:MemberRelationsChair,WebmasterRelatedProfessionalActivities:NationalFoodPolicyConference(helpingincreasestudentattendance),completedtheVirginiaTech–NOVAinternship,whichhasaprofessionaldevelopmentemphasis,andhaveattendedmultipleFNCEsandstateannualmeetingsincludingMontana,Virginia,andDC.Tellusalittleaboutyourself:IwasbornandraisedinBozeman,Montanabytwoservice-mindedfirefighters.IgraduatedfromMSUwithdegreesinFoodandNutrition,DieteticsandCellBiology,andNeuroscienceBiomedicalSciences.WhileattendingMSUIwaspresident,past-president,andstudentliaisonfortheMontanaStudentDieteticsAssociation,wasapublichealthresearchinternfortheMontanaIdeaNetworkforBiomedicalResearchExcellence,andthegraphicdesignerforMSUHealthPromotion.IvolunteeredforahealthliteracyeducationprojectforinmatesatthelocaldetentioncenterwhereIdevelopedapassionforcommunications.IamsoexcitedtobebeginninghercareerinfoodpolicyinDC!Statementofgoalsforyourterm(1-2sentences):IwouldliketohelpdevelopanannualmeetingthatcanmeettheneedsandisrelevantforallRD/RDNsintheDCarea.WhathasbeenyourfavoriteDCMANDactivity?Why?MyfavoriteactivitywithDCMANDsofarisatiebetweenthe2015annualmeetingandthepotluck.IreallyenjoyedthespeakersatthemeetingandIreallyenjoyedgettingtoknoweveryoneatthepotluckinarelaxedenvironment.What’syourfavoritethingaboutbeingadietitianordiettech?Sharingmyloveoffoodwiththeworld.

NominatingCommittee,2ndSeatCandidate–HannahLeu

CurrentEmployer:Children’sNationalMedicalCenterTitle,datesemployed:IntestinalRehabilitationandLiverTransplantdietitian,employedJuly6,2015-presentPreviousEmployer:JohnsHopkinsBayviewMedicalCenterTitle,datesemployed:DieteticIntern,August2014-May2015WhatyeardidyoujoinDCMAND?2015,previouslystudentmemberofODA(OhioDieteticAssociation)andMAND(MarylandAcademyofNutritionandDietetics)Education:DidacticPrograminDieteticsatTheOhioStateUniversity,2010-2014MinorinSociologyAwardsandspecialrecognitions:OhioState’sGammaChapterofPhiUpsilonOmicron-Recognizedastopthirty-fivepercentofTheCollegeofEducationandHumanEcologyServSafeCertificationfromtheNationalRestaurantAssociationControllingFoodserviceCostsinManageFirstProgramfromtheNationalRestaurantAssociationDCMANDand/orAcademyActivitiesYouHaveParticipatedIn:CurrentmemberofDCMANDAcademyofNutritionandDieteticsStudentLiaisonforJHB’sDieteticInternshipProgram2014-2015PolicyDay2015RelatedProfessionalActivities:InternatMarylandHungerSolutions;organizedandimplementedHeartheMarylandCrunchDay!,advocatedforthepassingofHB965,TheHungerFreeSchoolsActPreviousstudentinternforSenatorSherrodBrowninColumbus,Ohio2013-2014;representedtheSenator’sofficeatnutrition-relatedoutreachevents,researched,

followed,andcreatedtalking-pointsheetsforstaffmembersontheUSDA’sFarmBillof2014.Tellusalittleaboutyourself:Iamafirst-yeardietitianwithapassionforpolicyworkandadvancingnutritionpracticesthroughpolicyandresearch.Currently,IamworkingastheIntestinalRehabilitationandLiverTransplantPediatricDietitianatChildren’sNationalMedicalCenter,whichfocuseshighlyonnutritionsupport.IamlookingforwaystogetinvolvedandnetworkwithintheDCdieteticscommunity,whileexpandingonmypassionforpolitics.Statementofgoalsforyourterm(1-2sentences):MaintainingexcellenceintheselectionofDCMANDleaders,whileutilizingmybackgroundinpolicyanddevelopingmynetworkingskills.WhathasbeenyourfavoriteDCMANDactivity?Why?PolicydayinAnnapoliswasmyfavoriteactivity.IwasabletoadvocateforabillthatIbelievedin(HB965),andtoeducatepolicymakersonwhatadietitianisandtheimportanceofourroleinAmericatoday.What’syourfavoritethingaboutbeingadietitianordiettech?Itrulyenjoytheexperienceofseeingachildgainweightandbecomehealthiersecondarytoadequatenutritionalstatus.Iloveknowingthatthroughthehelpofmyteamandme,achildwillhaveabetterfutureandahealthierchildhood.

NominatingCommittee,2ndSeatCandidate–EricaMouch

CurrentEmployer:Children’sNationalMedicalCenter,MorrisonManagementSpecialistsTitle,datesemployed:OutpatientDietitian,February2015–CurrentPreviousEmployer:HadleyMemorialHospital,MorrisonManagementSpecialistsTitle,datesemployed:July2013–Feb2015WhatyeardidyoujoinDCMAND?2013Education:BachelorsofScienceinNutrition,EasternMichiganUniversity2013BachelorsoftheArtsinPsychology,ElonUniversity,2008Awardsandspecialrecognitions:SoutheasternMichiganDieteticAssociationCaseStudyCompetition-Winner MorrisonManagementSpecialistsDietS.O.D.A 2012-2013UndergraduateStudentResearchProgramGrant Winter2012DCMANDand/orAcademyActivitiesYouHaveParticipatedIn:ConsultationandPrivatePracticeChair(CPICouncil)fortwoyearsSocialMediaCommitteefortwoyearsRelatedProfessionalActivities:TheAcademyofNutritionandDietetics,MemberDietitiansinIntegrativeandFunctionalMedicineDPG,MemberPediatricNutritionDPG,MemberTellusalittleaboutyourself:FollowingDCMANDontwitter?Ifyouaren’t,youshouldbe!(@DCDietitians.)ThetweetsthatcomeouteveryTuesday?Thosearemine!EveryTuesdayItrytofindsomethinguniquetopostorsomethingthatwillmakeourfollowersdaysmoreenjoyableorinteresting.I’malwayscheckingtoseeifthetweetwasretweetedorfavoritedandtrytoincreasethatnumbereachweek.Thissaysalotaboutmy

personality.I’malwayslookingforwaystobechallenged,toimproveuponsomethingormakesurethingsarewelloiled.I’manavidhomecookandthesesamethingsapplytothekitchenandtomyprofessionalself.I’vespentmyfirsttwoplusyearsinDCMANDgettingtolearnaboutourorganization,howthebellsandwhistlesworkandwhatmakesusagreatteamofvolunteers.I’vereallybeenenjoyingmytimeandthinkitistimeIgetmoreinvolved.Statementofgoalsforyourterm(1-2sentences):MygoalsforthetermaretoelectandrecruitmembersthatwillreallyhelpmakeDCMANDshineandbydoingsobringdietitiansfromalloverourregiontogether.I’mpassionateaboutDCMANDandIbelievethatpassionandexcitementiscontagious.Iknowthiswillhelpwithrecruitmentandincreasingparticipationandenthusiasmforfuturenominees.WhathasbeenyourfavoriteDCMANDactivity?Why?MyfavoriteDCMANDactivitywastheTwitterchallengelastJanuary!Ilookedforwardtoeachday’schallengeandwasexcitedwatchingDCMAND’sfollowersgrowandtheinteractionfrommembers(andnon-members)wereceivedduringthechallenge.What’syourfavoritethingaboutbeingadietitianordiettech?Myfavoritethingaboutbeingadietitianisgettingtodiscussfoodandcookingdaily!Ilovebeingconsideredthenutritionprofessionalandbeingthego-tosourcefornutritioninformation.