IAND Board of Directors Candidates 2023-24

Laura Bollinger, MS, RD

Education:

• Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Master of Science in Dietetics.
• Certifications: Stanford Genetics and Genomics Certificate. American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist. Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Integrative & Functional Nutrition.

Goals, if elected:

As we move to the Region model as a state, I would like to ensure we keep networking and quality CEU opportunities for RDNs and NDTRs throughout Indiana. These activities are important for our profession as well as the participants.

Additionally, I am particularly passionate about keeping RDNs at the forefront of precision nutrition as research and healthcare move toward precision health. This involves including RDNs in omics research, developing evidence-based guidelines, and educating new and practicing RDNs on applications for practice.

Current Employment:

In my current role as Program Director for a brand new master’s program leading to RDN eligibility, I have learned much about leadership and organization. I am responsible for all aspects of the program including developing it from a blank slate. I have lead the creation, accreditation, and launch of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics at Manchester University. This has required ingenuity and commitment, especially since support was unavailable for the first couple of years. 

In this role, I also lead an external advisory council, an internal advisory council, and am responsible for faculty and preceptors in the program. 

I believe these experiences make me an excellent candidate for President of IAND.

Prior experience:

I have been fortunate to have a diverse dietetic career starting in metabolic weight loss and bariatrics before moving to employee and population health after which I found myself in long-term care and private practice.

Each of these experiences has not only shown me the broad scope of our practice but has also challenged me in new and different ways. I have learned to develop online courses for the community as well as for undergraduate and graduate students. I have organized and lead groups at work and in the community. I’ve learned to be adaptable and creative to achieve goals in a timely manner.

AND/IAND involvement:

I am currently the Nominating Committee Chair for the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine DPG. I am a voting member of the Executive Committee and actively participate in quarterly meetings as well as bi-annual leadership retreats.

I am currently President of the Northeast Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics District. I perform the normal duties of this role, but without a full board I have also functioned as secretary, social media chair, and nominating committee. 

As NEIAND President, I am also a voting member of the IAND Board. I have actively participated in quarterly meetings, the Annual meeting, Day at the State House, and as a member of the membership committee.

I was selected as an ACEND Program Reviewer. In this role, I review two or more accredited nutrition programs annually to ensure the required standards are being met.

Leadership Experience:

I was selected by the National Dairy Council to be a member of their inaugural NextGen Scientist Cohort. In this group we are mentored on career development. Topics of training include leadership, research, networking, and communication skills. We meet virtually or in person most months to learn from and network with experts in their field. Additionally, we are encouraged to attend or present at continuing education conferences multiple times per year.

Erin Hurst, MS, RDN, LD

Education:

• BA – Communications (Indiana University)
• MS – Nutrition (Indiana State University)

Goals, if elected:

A leadership position on IAND board affords opportunities to increase RDN visibility, demonstrate the value of RDNs as a profession, and increase reimbursement. Being in private practice offers a unique perspective that encompasses both our profession, as well as the business aspects of our work.

Current Employment:

I am the owner of Erin Hurst Nutrition and Wellness, LLC and specialize in healing eating disorders and navigating the nourishment of complex medical issues. Prior to opening a private practice in 2019, I spent 8 years as a clinical dietitian serving both inpatient and outpatient populations. Through these experiences I have a strong understanding of the challenges and exceptional opportunities available to RDs. I believe my role as a business owner and clinician affords me a unique opportunity to further advance visibility, accessibility, and reimbursement for RDs in the state of IN.

Prior experience:

I am a second career RD, and spent 9 years in various roles within non-profit/association management. To that end I’ve had an abundance of experience creating/developing volunteer programs, leadership development programs, and involved with event planning.

AND/IAND Involvement and Leadership experience:

Currently I serve as the nutrition services payment specialist since 2020 and am focused on accessibility and reimbursement for MNT that has not been realized for RDNs in IN in the past. In other non-clinical roles before becoming a RD I’ve gained a lot of experience managing people, navigating expectations, and matching experiences with motivation to give back to various professions.

Selena Baker, MS, RDN, LD

Education:

• Purdue University, Didactic Program in Dietetics (BS) 2006
  
• Purdue University, Nutrition Science (MS) 2014

Goals, if elected:

I’m delighted to be nominated for this position. As my involvement with IAND to-date has been very limited, I would first like to get to know the members of the Board, better understand the history and direction of the group, and attend the spring meeting this year to learn as much about the organization as I can. I will then align my interpersonal and organizational skills to proactively communicate with members of IAND and of the Board, wisely utilize our budget, and coordinate the Annual Spring meeting. I am passionate about education, wellness promotion/disease prevention, the “food” aspect of dietetics, and making nutrition – from good food to good information – accessible to all.

Current Position:

I am currently the clinical nutrition manager for the IU Health West Central Region. I lead a team of four inpatient RDNs and four outpatient RDNs. We precept at least two dietetic interns (usually Purdue’s CPD interns) annually. My background includes inpatient work, outpatient work (weight loss, cardiopulmonary rehab, eating disorders, athletics), corporate wellness, continuing lecturing (college-level) and the WIC program (as an undergraduate). I was very involved with AACVPR and AND’s former SCAN DPG. I have a minor in Spanish, have lived on both coasts, enjoy travelling (nine countries and counting!), and have a love for global cuisine.

Previous Experience:

I have a good variety of public speaking experience, from guest lectures, instructing college courses, leading employee wellness groups, designing patient/client education classes, and providing presentations for the public to presenting at local, state and national conferences. 

In my work with the Purdue University Nutrition Science Alumni Network (PUNSAN) I’ve had the opportunity to help coordinate and host two Purdue alumni receptions at the annual FNCE conference; once in Chicago and once in Florida 

I designed, coordinated and led very well-received cooking classes for groups of approximately 20 attendees at Ohio University.

I am a “foodie” dietitian and love to garden, cook and bake.

I’ve always enjoyed writing and editing and am proficient with the Microsoft office suite.

AND/IAND Involvement:

I have been an Academy member since I was an undergraduate student.

I’ve attended FNCE three time in-person and once virtually.

During the five (5) years that I worked at Ohio University as a wellness dietitian I became involved with the former SCAN DPG, attended their annual conference and serving on the Fact Sheet Editing Team recruiting writers and revising fact sheets for two years.

Leadership Experience:

I was a founding member and secretary of both the Nutrition Science Graduate Student Organization (NSGSO) at Purdue University and for PUNSAN (noted above). I’m currently serving a second term as PUNSAN Secretary.

In my current position, I successfully brought together two separate teams of RDNs. At the same time we transitioned one team from their former leader to myself. This has taught me first-hand how to better anticipate and navigate the “forming, storming and performing” stages of team growth and has made me think and act very intentionally about my own and my team’s personalities, communication styles and expectations.

Budget planning and management of the Clinical Dietetics cost center (one outpatient and three inpatient companies and one cost center).

Amanda Propes, MS, RDN, LD

Education:

• Bachelors of Science, Industrial / Organizational Psychology, Purdue University
  
• Masters of Science, Dietetics, Indiana State University

Goals, if elected:

I hope to bring a fresh clinical perspective and passion for serving Indiana Registered Dietitians. I look forward to meeting dietitians from various fields to learn how the IAND Annual Meeting can best meet their needs.

Current Position:

I serve as the Clinical Dietitian in acute care for the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, specializing in Stroke, Spinal Cord injury, Brain Injury, Large Organ Transplant, Amputation, and Oncology. While serving also as the hospital Nutrition Department leader, I lead menu development, in-service education, and food safety compliance. I serve on the infection prevention committee, environment of care committee, quality council, health care disparities team, community benefit wellness leader, wound care team, and HAPI (hospital acquired pressure injury) team, and patients of the year committee. The variety of these responsibilities allow me to contribute a unique perspective to the IAND Board.

Prior Experience:

I have gained valuable project planning experience by transitioning our hospital from a manual to completely electronic menu ordering system. I learned how to guide the team toward success by collaborating with all hospital departments to implement the system including training foodservice staff to become integral part of the patient care team. As the Community Benefit Wellness Leader, I lead a health initiative in a local elementary school working towards the goal of preventing obesity and diabetes. I developed a plan that includes a step challenge with pedometers, physical activity, and nutrition education. Serving on the Patients of the Year Committee, which highlight patients that have achieved great progress while at RHI, I help facilitate the event and provide guidance for catering, decorations, and logistics.

AND/IAND Involvement:

I co-authored the Gallbladder section of the 2021 Indiana Diet Manual. On the national level, I utilize many of the AND’s resources and implement them as a clinical dietitian. I participate in the Dietetic Practice Group in Medical Nutrition therapy and appreciate all that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provides dietitians in our specialty areas. I look forward getting more involved on the state and district level through service on the board.

Leadership Experience:

As the leader for the Nutrition Department of a 90 bed, Acute Care Rehabilitation Hospital, I am a member of the leadership team and able to develop and execute all nutrition care policy which includes Joint Commission readiness, therapeutic diet education, enteral nutrition formulary and patient menu development. Having this autonomy as a RDN provides a unique opportunity to communicate with all levels of the organization and advocate for evidence based medical nutrition therapy.

Alexa Savader, MS, RD, LD

Education:

Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences, Certificate in Diabetes.

Goals, if elected:

As secretary, my goal will be to help keep the IAND state board organized, stay on track with completing initiatives, use my skills in building relationships to help forge connections, and further promote our profession within the state in all aspects. I hope through my involvement with the IDEA committee, I can continue to promote diversity and inclusion within our profession.

Current Position:

I am currently the Lead Clinical Dietitian at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo which is a mid-size hospital that prides itself on clinical integration with Food Service. My position is contracted with Touchpoint, a sector of Compass group. This enables me to build connections both with the Ascension hospital system and the other Compass sectors, many of which employ dietitians. As a lead clinical dietitian, I work both directly with patients but also with other leadership on a variety of projects.

Prior Experience:

Although this would be my first board position, I can be a great asset to our board and bring fresh perspectives and ideas to our association. I have participated in multiple project go-lives including a new dining software and tray tracking system. As a lead clinical dietitian, I stay organized and on top of multiple projects while working day-to-day with patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, so my skills will translate well to the secretary position.

AND/IAND Involvement:

I recently started getting involved with IAND. Over the past year, I have been serving on the IDEA committee and working to help promote and share diversity within the Indiana RD community. Since I have joined, I have helped with an event where we had a booth at the Girl Scout’s “Circle the City” event to promote dietetics as a potential career path for the scouts. I created a handout designed to educate adolescents on what a dietitian is, how to become one, and we plan on using it at other events.

Leadership Experience:

My leadership experience is primarily through my current position as lead clinical dietitian. I have managed both other dietitians as well as food service staff working positions that directly serve patients such as meal ordering associates and tray passing associates. I have managed our facility’s policy and procedures manual and helped organize and keep my facility’s Centers for Excellence credential up to date and audit-ready.

Michelle Bojrab-Wray, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Education:

• The Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND), 2020
• Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Fall 2012
  Ball State University, Muncie, IN
• Coordinated Program in Dietetics, Summer 2011
  Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Spring 2010
  Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
  Minor in Childhood Development and Family Studies

Goals, if elected:

Encourage participation from active members of IAND by working with districts/region.  Support the IAND Board of Directors to continue strategic planning goals.   Increase partnership with outside organizations to help promote nutrition education for a healthier Indiana.

Current Position:

Community Nutrition – Lead Community Outreach Dietitian, Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, IN

• Evaluate community health needs assessment and develop programming to meet the health needs with northeast Indiana residents. 
• Counsel patients individually and in a group setting regarding adult weight management, pediatric weight management, diabetes and other chronic disease.
• Collaborate and build partnerships with other community organizations to help serve those individuals that do not

Prior Experience:

• Preceptor, Community Rotation, University of Saint Francis (2018-present)
  
• Preceptor, Community Rotation, Purdue University (2016-present)
  
• Fort Wayne Diabetes Expo 2016, Chaired
  
• A Harvest of Knowledge-ITRADE 2015, Committee Member
  
• Preceptor, Community Rotation, Bowling Green University (2016)

Publications and Media Involvement

• Parkview Health Dashboard (Featured): A Day Among the Angels (2016).
  
• Parkview Health Dashboard (Guest Blogger): A-tisket, A-tasket, A Healthy Picnic Basket (2016).
  
• American Association of Diabetes Educators’ In Practice Magazine-Health Care Reform and the Rise of Collaborative Team-Based Health Care, Part 1: PCMH (2016).
  
• Public Service Service-Health Line: New Year’s Resolution and Weight Loss (2016).
  
• Fort Wayne Journal Gazette- Benefits of Eating Yogurt (2013).
  
• Majic 95.1 Sunday Side Up- National Nutrition Month and Saint Patrick’s Day (2013).

AND/IAND Involvement:

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) ~ 2010-present

• Member, Public Health/Community Nutrition, since 2020
• Member, Diabetes Care and Education DPG, since 2013

The Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (IAND) ~ 2011-present

• IAND Gala Planning Committee, 2023
• IAND President-elect, President, Past President 2019-2021
• IAND Award Selection Committee 2018-2019
• Consumer Protection Coordinator (CPC) 2018-2019

State Policy Representative (SPR)

State Regulatory Specialist (SRS)

• National Nutrition Month State Coordinator 2016-2017
• Media/Public Relations Chair for IAND 2015-2016
• Newsletter Editor for IAND 2015-2016
• New Membership Chair for IAND 2014-2015

The Northeast Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NEIAND) ~ 2011-present

• Past President and Nominating Committee NEIAND 2017-2018
• President NEIAND 2016-2017
• President Elect NEIAND 2015-2016
• Nominating Committee for NEIAND (formerly NEIDA) 2014-2015
• Community Outreach Co-Chair for NEIAND (formerly NEIDA) 2013-2014
• National Nutrition Month Co-Chair for NEIAND (formerly NEIDA) 2012-2013

Leadership Experience:

I lead community nutrition strategy for Parkview Health Community Health and Wellbeing. We partner with many local non-profit agencies and community members to improve the health within Fort Wayne and surrounding area. Parkview Health was most recently awarded the USDA’s GusNIP

Produce Prescription grant which will serve over 1,250 food insecure individuals with chronic illness.

I was invited to be a part of the Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana Leadership Institute Leadership Training. Currently, I serve as a council advisor for the Fort Wayne Medical Education

Programs Diabetes Self-Management Review Board, Electric Works Public Market Trust, and my church

Molly Cooper, RD

Education:

I have a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition Science with a Minor in Human Development and Family Studies from Purdue University (2019).

Goals, if elected:

While on the nominating committee, I would strive to encourage dietitians with differentiating experiences, ages, and interests to get involved with leadership in IAND. As a newer dietitian, I would work to bring innovative ideas from a different perspective as a young professional. I would also focus on promoting unity and collaboration with all members of the board.

Current Position:

I currently work as a pediatric clinical dietitian at Riley Hospital for Children. I cover the inpatient cardiac step-down unit, providing nutrition intervention to children and infants with cardiac defects. This was my first job after graduation, which at that time included covering the cardiovascular intensive care unit and outpatient cardiology. Working at a teaching hospital gives me the opportunity to promote the profession of dietetics with medical students and residents who are learning about the importance of our roles for the first time. Working in a specialized field of dietetics allows me to contribute a unique perspective to the IAND Board. I would be able to provide insight and advocate for pediatric nutrition as well as dietetics in a clinical setting.

Prior Experience:

In my current position I have been able to assist with the training and interviewing of new employees, as well as serve as a preceptor for numerous interns. I have now also served in leadership positions for 2 years in CIAND, which are highlighted below

AND/IAND Involvement:

I have attended FNCE in 2018 (Washington D.C.), as well as the IAND Annual Meeting in 2018, where I was awarded the Lutte Troutt Scholarship. I have been a member of CIAND for 2 years. First year I served as National Nutrition Month Chair and currently I serve as the Secretary and Social Media Chair.

Leadership Experience:

I have learned a lot through being involved and holding positions in CIAND these past 2 years. These include learning about the structure of the organization and the importance of maintaining involvement to promote the field of dietetics throughout the state. I have served in various nutrition committees at Riley Hospital for Children. During my Bachelor’s degree I served as a mentor in the Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Mentor Program as well as Purdue University Dance Marathon committees.

Melissa Greives, MS, RD, RN

Education:

Bachelor of Nursing, University of Miami, 2014

Masters of Nutrition Science, Indiana University, 2005

Bachelor of Arts, DePauw University, 2001

Goals, if elected:

My main goal in applying for this position is to meet other Registered Dietitians (RD’s) in Indiana, learn and grow from my experiences with IAND, and share my knowledge of nutrition with others to help our RD community grow. 

I bring a diverse background in the field of healthcare and nutrition to the role.  My experience as a lecturer at Indiana University’s School of Public Health, where I received an award for my excellence in teaching, has provided me with a strong understanding of nutrition education.  Additionally, my experience as a Registered Nurse in both outpatient and ICU settings has given me valuable insights into patient assessment and care coordination.  Furthermore, my experience as an RD, providing Medical Nutrition Therapy in the clinical setting along with personalized nutrition plans for athletes and presentations on sports nutrition, has provided me with a strong understanding of the importance of nutrition in health and sports performance.  I am confident that my expertise in nutrition education, clinical experience, and sports nutrition knowledge will be an asset to the IAND State Board in promoting the role of the Registered Dietitians in Indiana.

Current Position:

Lecturer, Indiana University

• Instruct students in Applied Sports Nutrition, Human Nutrition, Nutrition for Health, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Medical Nutrition Therapy Application, Introduction to Foods Lab and Food Chemistry lab
• Write letters of recommendation on student’s behalf for various scholarships, internships and graduate school
• Mentor students for future career paths (informally)
• Provide presentations annually on various nutrition topics to the IUB Medical School and IU Dental School
• Part of various committees at IUB

I have had a varied career as a dietitian, and given my background in nursing, clinical nutrition, and sports nutrition I bring a diverse nutrition background to the IAND board.

Prior Experience:

• RN with Metabolism and Genetics at IU Health
• RN with the MICU unit at University Hospital at IU Health
• Owner & Registered Dietitian, Sports & General of AthleteRD
• RD, Clinical with IU Health
• RD, Clinical with Rush University 
• RD, Sports & Nutrition Speaker UIC, Loyola, and various athletes 
• RD, Fitness Formula Club (Chicago)
• RD, Fresenius Medical Corporation

AND/IAND Involvement:

I have not been involved in AND activities outside of attending their meetings given my move abroad, my career as a Registered Nurse, and most recently as a working mom (I have twin 5-year-olds and a 3-year-old).  I am excited about the prospect of getting to know more Registered Dietitian’s in Indiana and learn from their valuable insight and experiences and share knowledge and experiences with other RD’s.  Lastly, I believe being more involved in IAND will help make me a better nutrition educator in my current position as Lecturer at Indiana University.

Leadership Experience:

• Assisted with writing Standard Operating Procedures, ordering of medical supplies, training nursing students for an IU School of Public Health COVID research study.
• Co-coordinator of nutrition unit, department of Applied Health Science
• Member of various subcommittees at IU that require leadership (undergraduate studies committee and coordinated program committee currently)
• Variety of leadership experiences with my other jobs

Erin Hosein, MS, RD

Education:

• BS Nutrition, Texas Woman’s University
• MS Human Metabolism, University of Texas Medical Branch
• MA Food Studies, Indiana University (expected 2023)

Goals, if elected:

I would love to increase community here! I am the only RD in my program and having a community is super important to me, including fostering this community for all RDs and students.

Current Position:

I am currently a graduate student at Indiana University in Food Studies, which is in the Anthropology department. I also am an Associate Instructor in the Human Biology department. 

As a graduate student, I can bring a perspective different than those out of academia. I am in a food centered major and I am the only dietitan and I have learned a lot about food culture and different perspectives. My current research is in food allergies. 

I have previously worked in school foodservice as a supervisor and director and bring that knowledge as well. 

Previous Experience:

I do come from Texas which had regions. I know there has been talk to moving to the region model. I participated in Texas only on a regional board but I did interact with the board within my role.

AND/IAND Involvement:

Seminar Coordinator, Texas AND, Southeast region – planned two successful seminars for the calendar year.

Leadership Experience:

As a director of school foodservice, I have a lot of experience managing relationships, budgets, and time.

Ashley Kim, RD, LD

Education:

I received my BS in Dietetics and Nutrition, Fitness and Health from Purdue University.

Goals, if elected:

I continue to be an advocate for dietitians in Indiana and will continue to be open to ideas as well as bring new non-traditional ideas that may help to bolster dietetics in Indiana.

Current Position:

I am currently the Director of Development for the College of Health and Human Sciences at Purdue University where the major of Dietetics is housed in the Department of Nutrition Science. I have met lots of amazing dietitians because of my work in Development and my networking and relationship building skills have set me up to be a connector to those interested in serving the Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

Previous Experience:

I enjoy helping our organization at the district/regional level up to the state and national level. I believe that as a dietetics professional, we need to support our organization to continue to be an advocate for us and the profession of dietetics. I have held varying positions and cumulatively I’ve been able to gain skills and make many connections to be effective as a member of the nominating committee.

AND/IAND Involvement:

I’ve been a part of the former Western Indiana District since 2004 and held varying executive leadership positions. Even when I was not officially elected to a position, I was always an advocate for the district and worked to make connections and discuss the work that our district was participating in. I also served in various leadership positions at the state level ranging from elected positions and appointed positions. I am currently finishing my position as CPI Chair at IAND.

Leadership Experience:

I have led various projects which required good communication and relationship building. I believe that I was successful in leading these projects.

K. Elise Lindstrom, MA, RD

Education:

• Master of Advanced Nutrition (2015), Ball State University, Muncie Indiana
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (2012)
• Certificate of Training in Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management (2012)
• Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Bachelor of Science dual major Dietetics and Nutrition, Fitness, & Health (2009), Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Goals, if elected:

My role with the MCPHD and the relationships I’ve built have taught me that it is important and necessary for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to be a part of ALL conversations around food especially at the procurement and policy levels that effect food access and to ensure nutrition always part of the discussion. By sharing my experiences and knowledge gained from working the diverse stakeholders in the food system, as well as being open to new perspectives and experiences, I work to shine a light on the importance of ensuring there is a RDN is a part of all conversations related to food, especially at the policy and leadership level to ensure that nutrition access is incorporated into food and procurement policies. From the development of department healthy meeting policies within one’s organization to government, schools, and hospital food procurement RFP’s and contracts, RDN’s are the nutrition experts whose contributions are invaluable to ensure equitable access to nutritious food.

Current Position:

In my current role within the Chronic Disease Department of the Marion County Public Health Department, I work to promote food and nutrition policy through collaboration with food system stakeholders in Marion County.  Examples of this work includes serving as the nutrition expert on Community Health’s REACH Food Service Guidelines Committee; Collaborate with the city of Indianapolis’ Division on Nutrition and Food Policy on projects that support improved food and nutrition equity and access in Indianapolis.  My role with the MCPHD and the relationships I’ve built have taught me that it is important and necessary for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to be a part of ALL conversations around food especially at the procurement and policy levels that effect food access and to ensure nutrition always part of the discussion. By sharing my experiences and knowledge gained from working the diverse stakeholders in the food system, as well as being open to new perspectives and experiences, I hope to intentionally contribute to a diverse IAND Board.

Previous Experience:

I have accumulated valuable experiences in my career building relationships and doing the work that resulted in the development and presentation of professional abstracts and workshops at the national level.  Below is a summary of the conferences, other than FNCE, for which I have contributed:

• National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Conference
  • New Orleans, LA. April 2022
  • Workshop title: Hot to Cold: Create an Award Winning SFSP Menu
• National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Conference
  • San Diego, CA.  April 2017
  • Workshop title: Successful Sodium Reduction in CACFP Meals 
• Indiana Head Start Association Fall Training
  • Kokomo, IN. November 2016
  • Workshop title: Healthier Head Start: Sodium Reduction in Early Child Education
• Indiana Public Health Association Conference
  • Indianapolis, IN. September 2016
  • Oral Abstract: Sodium Reduction in Early Child Education
• Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior National Conference
  • San Diego, CA.  August 2016
  • Abstract title: Successful Sodium Reduction at Head Start: Student Acceptance and Reduced Cost
• Indiana School Health Network Conference
  • Indianapolis, IN. June 2016
  • Roundtable Leader: Working with School Food Service Providers to Improve Nutrition

AND/IAND Involvement:

I’ve developed and presented abstracts (1 & 2)) at the 2019 and 2020 FNCE(s), as well as presented a webinar (3) with Sodium Reduction in Communities (SRCP) colleagues from around the country for the AND’s Public Health and Community Nutrition DPG in 2019.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food & Nutrition conference & Expo (FNCE) 2020

Virtual, October 2020. Abstract title: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Cold Storage Meals: A Strategy to Increase Access to Lower Sodium Meals by City Parks Food Program.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food & Nutrition conference & Expo (FNCE) Philadelphia, PA. October 2019

Abstract title: RDN Collaboration with Food Service Management Company (FSMC) Reduces Sodium in Senior Meals

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Public Health & Community Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group Webinar.

Virtual Webinar, July 2019

Title: Insights on the CDC Sodium Reduction in Communities Program

It is my desire to become more involved with AND at a state level, should I earn a position with the IAND Board.

Leadership Experience:

For the past five years, I have served as chairperson in a local health coalition’s food and nutrition sector. Manage collaboration and connection of key food system stake holders, identify shared goals, and provide  ongoing educational opportunities to further food and nutrition policy best practice in Marion County.

Served as Treasurer of Purdue University’s School of Family and Consumer Science (since renamed as College of Health and Human Services)  Student Council)

Haley Quade, MA, RD, LD

Education:

I have a Bachelors of Science and Masters of Arts in Nutrition and Dietetics. I am a certified Zumba instructor.

Goals, if elected:

I would like to communicate with other team members and brainstorm on how we can ensure we have a diverse population with our nominations. I would like to look into what areas of our profession are represented and which ones could be more represented. I enjoy making connections with people and have made many within school districts and with community partners.

Current Position:

I am a Regional Dietitian for a Food Service Management Company. I cover six states of territory which is helpful to see practices inside and outside of our state. I have eight years of experience with K12 regulations and food service. I thoroughly enjoy traveling to my districts, meeting new people, and working as a team to bring out the best of our goals. My food service and school nutrition background would bring two areas of expertise to the committee. I also bring my ability to work with different groups of people as a strong trait

Previous Experience:

I have worked with many people on my teams throughout my employment. I cover 100 school districts and work with people from all levels within the food service and school district realms. I have a team of ten Dietitians who I manage and help reach professional goals within their school districts. My ability to work with and lead a diverse population would be an asset to the Nominating Committee.

AND/IAND Involvement:

I have just recently become a member of AND. I just attended my first FNCE conference in October and look forward to implementing practices I learned there in my profession. I would like to become more involved and participate in a specific DPG to help grow my knowledge in school nutrition as well as other areas of nutrition.

Leadership Experience:

I was a wellness committee leader for MSD Warren Township Schools for six years while I was the Dietitian for the food service program. I created the committee, researched regulations, developed a plan to implement a successful wellness program, and obtained a $30,000 grant for the district. I worked to create a team of people within the district and made sure our committee had representation from all departments.