Why Join NI DPG?
The NI DPG offers benefits that allow its members to develop their career.
Volunteer Opportunities
Networking
Events
Live Event
Member Reception
Join us at the NI DPG Member Reception to celebrate a year of progress, honor our awardee, and recognize the invaluable contributions of our volunteers. Enjoy an evening of connection, reflection and appreciation for the people and achievements that shaped our year.
Recorded Event
8th Annual Nutrition Informatics DPG Virtual Tech Fair
NI DPG members enjoy free access to a virtual showcase of emerging nutrition technology built for clinical and informatics dietitians.
NI DPG Highlights
Recent Projects
Informatics Bio Tip Sheets
DPG members enjoy access to tip sheets that provide insight into the nutrition informatics professionals current and prior experience, the path they took and a snapshot of a typical day in the life of a dietitian working in nutrition informatics.
Awards, Scholarships and Grants
Awards
NI DPG Member Awards
Each year, we have the opportunity to learn about the extraordinary work NI DPG members accomplish throughout the year. Through the submission process, we see the creative and innovative ways you and your teams address challenges, as well as the meaningful efforts many of you make to mentor colleagues, support fellow professionals, and advance this growing subspecialty.
Executive Leadership Team
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Emilie Westcott, MS, RDN, LD | Chair |
| Alice Bones Gonzalez, DHA, MS, RDN, FAND | Chair-elect |
| Erica Stevens, RDN | Past Chair |
| Hannah Kittrell, MS, RD, CDN, EP-C | Secretary |
| Brian Jones, MS, RDN, LDN, CCM, POPM, FAND | Treasurer |
| Julia Oblein, RD | Nominating Committee Chair |
| Carolyn A. Silzle, MBA, 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
Meet Our Members
Member Spotlight
NI Member Spotlight
A DPG member is highlighted in a Question-and-Answer format covering how they started, what a day in the life is and advice about resources and tips for success.
Nutrition Informatics DPG
Members with an interest in informatics find a community of like-minded professionals to collaborate and grow.
Join the Academy
Members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics receive exciting benefits including complimentary continuing professional education opportunities, discounts on events and products in eatrightSTORE.org, invitations to exclusive members-only events and more!