Why Join PHCN DPG?
Our members work in partnership with other health professionals and stakeholders to serve the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health and well-being.
Award Opportunities
Resources
A Voice
Career Development Opportunities
Member Networking
Events
CPE Opportunities
Live Events
Throughout the year, the PHCNPG features webinars as opportunities for Continuing Professional Education. Members, check your email inbox for e-blast messages announcing upcoming webinars!
CPE Opportunities
Recorded Events
The PHCN DPG offers CPEU through the sale of recorded symposiums, webinars and presentations in eatightSTORE.org.
DPG Highlights
Student Members
Welcome!
The DPG is happy to provide multiple opportunities for student members to participate in the future of public health and community nutrition.
Awards, Scholarships and Grants
Celebrating Our Members
DPG Awards
The PHCN DPG celebrates its members remarkable service, strong leadership and impressive accomplishments. Those are recognized in its four annual awards, the Outstanding Member of the Year, the Outstanding Young Member of the Year, the Outstanding Student Member of the Year and the Excellence Public Health/Community Nutrition.
Executive Leadership Team
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Andrea E. McDonald, PhD, MFCS, BS CHES | Chair |
| Bennett Ray Pope, MS, RDN, LD | Chair-elect |
| Sarah Emily Younker, MBA, RDN | Secretary |
| Susan M. Sawchuk, RD | Treasurer |
| Lourdes S. Chew, RD | Nominating Committee Chair |
Membership questions? We're here to help
International Phone: +1-312-899-0040, Option 1
Email: DPGMIGrelations@eatright.org
Our Products
Recorded Webinar
2025 PHCN DPG Virtual Symposium
Share your expertise, network with fellow professionals, and learn about the hottest topics in the field of Public Health/Community Nutrition.
Public Health/Community Nutrition DPG
Optimizing the population’s health through the application of public health nutrition and community nutrition principles and interventions.