Why Join DBC DPG?
Garner experience to further your career and leadership skills through education, networking, grants, and awards. Increase your member experience by volunteering with DBC.
Access to Network
Grants & Awards
Learning Opportunities
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Volunteering allows you to expand your leadership qualities, provides a wider perspective of AND and DBC, creative thinking, and excellent networking.
My DBC Leadership experience has helped me better understand my strengths and improvement areas.
Serving offers a chance to meet other professionals and work as a team to advance the profession.
DBC DPG Events
DBC DPG Highlights
Awards, Scholarships and Grants
Awards
DBC Member Awards and Grants
DBC recognizes active members through two awards annually - Rising Star and Outstanding Leader. We also offer FNCE® grants as well as Professional Education Grants for an active or student member.
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Executive Leadership Team
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Deedra Elise Geniesse, MS, RDN | Chair |
| Cynthia M. Goody, PhD, MBA, RD, LDN | Chair-elect |
| Kathryn E. Lawson, MS, RDN | Past Chair |
| Sydney Rose Kurnit, RDN, CDN | Secretary |
| Jane E. Rieger, MS, RDN | Treasurer |
| Kelly A. Plowe, MS, RD | Nominating Committee Chair |
| Anna M. Bramanti, MS, RD FAND | DPG HOD Delegate |
Membership questions? We're here to help
Our Member Service Center offers prompt support for questions on membership, benefits, products, services or any other dietetics-related topics. Call or email us for personalized assistance. Hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Central time).
Phone: 800-877-1600, Option 1
International Phone: +1-312-899-0040, Option 1
Email: DPGMIGrelations@eatright.org
International Phone: +1-312-899-0040, Option 1
Email: DPGMIGrelations@eatright.org
Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
DBC DPG Sponsorships
DBC offers a variety of opportunities to engage with its members in an effort to achieve desired outcomes and goals alongside partners. DBC's sponsors should have impactful interactions and meaningful long-term relationships with their members. If you are a FNCE exhibitor, DBC has additional opportunities available to showcase your company.
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Meet Our Members
Member Spotlight
Alyssa Pike, RDN
DBC shines a spotlight on member Alyssa Pike in an interview by Monica Stewart, MS, RDN, LD. In this spotlight, Alyssa shares her career path from clinical practice to nutrition communications, the creative and critical thinking skills she uses daily at IFIC and EatingWell, and how she identifies hot topics that matter most to consumers and professionals alike. She also offers practical advice for students and professionals interested in writing, editing, and building a meaningful career in nutrition communications.
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Dietitians in Business and Communications DPG
A world where DBC members have the necessary business skills to guide food and nutrition related decisions in global businesses and industries.