Why Join NEP DPG?
NEP DPG has numerous member benefits that can help expand your educational resources, develop your leadership and professional skills, and strengthen your practice.
Discussion Board
eBlasts
CPE Opportunities
Awards and Scholarships
Events at FNCE®
Events
Upcoming Events
Calendar
View upcoming events NEP DPG members may be interested in attending.
Recorded Webinars
Webinar Archive
Members have free access to recordings of NEP-sponsored webinars and speaker materials.
NEP DPG Highlights
FNCE®
Spotlight Session
Before looking forward to this year's FNCE® event, revisit last year's panel presentation, Enhancing Nutrition Through Cultural Adaptation: Perspectives & Realities in AAPI, Black, Latino, & South Asian Indian Communities.
Awards, Scholarships and Grants
Awards
Nutrition Education for the Public DPG Awards
The NEP DPG offers three awards for its members. The Award of Excellence celebrates an individual who has produced high-quality nutrition education work or implemented a nutrition education program. The Outstanding Member Award recognizes a current NEP member who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, service, and leadership to the DPG over the past year. The DPG offers two Student Scholarships to NEP student members to help support their attendance at FNCE®.
View current award winners
View previous award winners
Executive Leadership Team
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Amber L. Pankonin, MS, RD, CEC, LMNT | Chair |
| Michele Redmond, MS, RDN, CC, FAND | Chair-elect |
| Terry Verason, MS, RDN, FAND | Past Chair |
| Catherine Howard, MS, RDN, CDCES | Secretary |
| Gabby Zeagler, MS, RD, CB, CDCES | Treasurer |
| Natasha Evans, MS, RDN, LDN | Nominating Committee Chair |
| Elizabeth Gutierrez, MS, RD, LDN | 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
Our Recent Product
Recorded Webinar
Misinformation and Disinformation in Nutrition and Food Science - Consumer Confusion and Professional Responsibility
Through case studies and resources, this webinar equips registered dietitians with a communication toolkit, focusing on critical thinking aptitude, ethical considerations, competency and relevancy in counseling, and gaining trust while upholding the science and supporting the evidence.
Nutrition Education for the Public DPG
Optimizing health by educating the public about food and lifestyle choices.