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Teresa Turner, MS, RD, LDN, SNS, FAND, shares her journey toward becoming an dietitian and her experiences in the world and our profession.
Being born and raised in Michigan, in the suburbs of Detroit, by strong, smart and "old-school" Filipino parents was a unique, messy and, in hindsight, beautiful experience.
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Juliana Tamayo lives with Crohn's disease, lupus and Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and relies on a feeding tube for her daily nutrition. Learn why she wants to become a dietitian and read about her experience as a future RDN.
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Jasmine Westbrooks, MS, RD,LDN, shares her journey toward becoming an RDN and her experiences in dietetics as a person of color.
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Ashley Berthoumieux describes how her passion for health care occasionally morphed into disappointment over racial disparities in nutrition, but she remains hopeful and encouraged by allies. Learn more about her experience and struggles as a Black future RDN.
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Sports dietitian Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, was raised in a household with a blend of Iranian and Austrian heritages — an upbringing that encompassed a rich tapestry of cultures. This combined with her experiences of feeling distinct from her peers significantly influences her approach towards her patients.
Luis Gonzalez, MS, RDN, shares his experience making his way as a Cuban-American dietitian after discovering a lack of diversity in the profession — and he offers suggestions to make it an easier road for others.
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Sheetal Parikh, MS, RDN, LDN, shares her journey as a PhD student from India with the dream of earning the registered dietitian nutritionist credential in the United States.
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Su-Nui Escobar, DCN, RDN, FAND, found strength in her culture and used her unique experiences to forge a successful career in dietetics.
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Krystal George, MPH, shares her experiences and insights as a graduate from an Historically Black College and University earning her master's and pursuing her RDN credential.
Qula Madkin, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, shares her experiences becoming a dietitian and how a lack of diversity means nutrition programs and low-income areas don’t have RDs who mirror the communities they serve.
Alabama-based dietitian Andrea Mathis, MA, RDN, LD, shares her journey toward becoming an RDN and explains why we must check our own biases and replace stereotypical thinking with openness and a willingness to learn from others who may look different from us.
The Academy's Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Action Plan is a sustainable, living document designed to move the dietetics profession towards an increasingly welcome and inclusive future. The plan's goals and strategies were carefully developed from member and professional feedback gathered from listening sessions, stakeholder communications, and representatives of Academy organizational units and groups, as well as from benchmarking with other healthcare organizations. Tactics and metrics have been developed for each strategy, and outcomes from the initiatives will be measured and the plan modified accordingly over time to ensure continuous positive change.
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MIGs are groups of Academy members that reflect the many characteristics of the profession and the public it serves. Academy MIGs include:
Join an expert panel of IDEA champions representing the joint MIGs of the Academy for a fireside chat, where attendees will have an opportunity to directly engage with IDEA stakeholders for an interactive, unfiltered discussion.
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This panel session enables practitioners without disabilities to establish better rapport with and achieve more successful nutrition and health outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
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In this session, learn why and how to lead in a way that centers equity, prioritizes inclusion, and advances diversity in our field.
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This session aims to move beyond increased knowledge and awareness by demonstrating practical ways to prioritize health equity in the language we use, the policies we implement, and the practices we adopt as nutrition professionals.
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This session will identify the impact of hearing loss on the quality of life of a person living with prediabetes, diabetes and other co-morbid conditions.
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Learn how registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) who are also IBCLCs can help families meet their breastfeeding goals by ensuring the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding are met through Baby-Friendly USA's evidence-based guidelines. Discover how interdisciplinary teams that include RDNs are necessary for successful Baby-Friendly designation.
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Learn how to manage sex-specific data of nutrition assessment when caring for transgender and gender diverse patients with this informative webinar.
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This webinar will address key questions regarding the care of transgender or gender diverse clients.
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Join this webinar to learn about the Breastmilk Ecology: Genesis of Infant Nutrition: BEGIN Project and the importance of ethical and equitable research in human lactation. Discover how a translational research framework can be applied to address gaps in human milk research and promote safe and effective infant feeding practices.
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Panelists discuss unique ways these technologies have been used around the world, particularly with people in low-resource countries, to improve the nutrition and health status of underserved populations.
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Gain insight into how nutrition policies can support inclusive local programming, and will understand how to translate practice-informed solutions into community programs.
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Participants will learn to leverage anti-bias dietetic practice in their teaching, practice, and broader professional development.
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This session will review the landscape of food and nutrition policies and practices in correctional facilities and new expert recommendations with an equity focus.
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Reducing chronic diseases and health disparities in disadvantaged communities through innovative culturally focused nutrition programming that emphasizes authentic nutrition education and advocacy by practitioners and experts.
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The panel discussion will focus on bringing this subject into our professional discourse to explore actionable solutions that will improve access to nutrition and health care, address the impact of developmental origins of disease in this population, identify the social determinants of health that impact the nutritional status of these women and children, and demonstrate how RDNs can influence policy makers at the local and global levels to address this population.
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This session will discuss the adaptation of the highly successful Bridge and Mentoring Program model to our ACEND accredited programs (DPD, DI, and MSDI), highlighting collaboration with the local dietetics community.
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The session will share the evolution of the Ram Chef program, a culinary program which promotes health and independence for persons with disabilities through use of the active engagement model.
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Speakers will review the healthcare landscape and share effective strategies to inform design and implementation strategies for programs that serve chronically ill underserved populations, including ways to sell programs to payers through metrics and outcomes.
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This session will address these issues and foster discussion on how the multidisciplinary medical team can work to support women to overcome these obstacles to ensure a safe outcome for mom and baby.
View ProductThe Academy’s work in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access focuses on continued and expanded IDEA consideration at every level — cultivating organizational and professional values of equity, respect, civility and anti-discrimination.
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On January 9, President Ellen R. Shanley and Academy Chief Executive Officer Patricia Babjak presented at the National Baptist Convention USA midwinter meeting in Birmingham, Ala.
Read the ArticleCarrolyn Patterson has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources Culture and Diversity.
Read the ArticleFunding to support diversity in the dietetics and nutrition field will help address health inequities for minority communities.
Read the ArticleMember profiles in the MyAcademy area of eatrightPRO now have expanded gender options.
Read the ArticleAcademy announces new opportunities to volunteer as a grant-writing mentor for IDEA Liaisons
Read the ArticleThe Diversity and Inclusion Committee has drafted overarching goals for a D&I action plan and is soliciting applications for awards and grants.
Read the ArticleDiversity and Inclusion Committee is working with numerous Academy groups and organizational units on the holistic implementation of diversity and inclusion efforts throughout the organization.
Read the ArticleAcademy President (2020-21) Linda T. Far and Chief Executive Officer Patricia M. Babjak address the organization's commitment to integrity, social responsibility and diversity as core values.
Read the ArticleMembers 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!
