Center of Excellence: Designee Organizations and Testimonials

The following organizations have been awarded the Centers for Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics Designation. The designation is awarded based on recognition in four domains (Leadership, Practice, Organization and Outcomes)

Recognition in All Domains

The organizations below have satisfied the criteria to be recognized in all four domains.

• 2024-2029 - Valley Medical Center - Renton, Wash.
• 2025-2030 - UW Health - Madison, Wis.
• 2025-2030 - Tucson Medical Center - Tucson, Ariz.
• 2025-2030 - UMass Memorial Medical Center - Worcester, Mass.

Recognition in Three Domains

The organization below has satisfied the criteria to be recognized in three of the four domains. Beginning in April 2026, Centers of Excellence designees must achieve recognition in all four domains.

• 2026-2031 - Mount Sinai Medical Center - Miami, Fla. (Excellence in Outcomes, Practice and Organization)

Disclaimer: Organizations listed as Centers for Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics have demonstrated alignment with the Academy's standards of excellence. The designation does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or referral by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It does not indicate whether the organization is accepting patients, offering specific services, or provides insurance-covered care. The Academy does not evaluate or guarantee any services delivered by listed organizations.

Hear from Our Designees

"Comparing our achievements to these standards and being able to show the board can help us show our importance and keep compensation and incentives improving for our staff as well as attract new staff to apply when we have openings."

-Melissa Molloy, MS, RDN, CD
Clinical Nutrition Manager
UW Valley Medical Center

"Applying for the Center of Excellence designation was a way to formally acknowledge and celebrate the incredible work they do—not just within our walls, but in the broader community."

Emily Wallace MS, RDN, CD
Clinical Nutrition Manager
UW Health

"The experience was both affirming and enlightening. It provided an opportunity to step back and evaluate our program's impact, celebrate our team's accomplishments, and identify areas where we can continue to grow."

Beth Dorsey, DCN, MS, RDN, FAND
Director of Food, Nutrition and Dietetic Internship
Tucson Medical Center

"The experience was eye-opening in the sense that it highlighted all that the department has done in the past several years to elevate the role of the RD and improve nutrition care in our facility."

Beth Peterson, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, CNSC, FAND
Senior Clinical Dietitian
UMass Medical Center