Policy & Legislative
Public policy is the system of laws and legislation, regulatory measures, courses of action, and funding priorities made by governmental entities and its representatives. Legislative decisions impact our daily lives AND our profession. The IAND board, along with its members, and community partners advocate for nutrition and public policy that advances the profession and improves the wellbeing of people at the federal, state, and local levels.
The IAND Policy Committee:
Public Policy Coordinator (PPC): Adrianne Kartholl, RDN, LD
State Policy Representative (SPR): Katherine Matutes, PhD, MA, RDN, LDN
State Regulatory Specialist (SRS): Dinah Dalder, MS, RD, LD,
Consumer Protection Coordinator (CPC): Bobbie Saccone, PhD RDN
Nutrition Services Payment Specialist (NSPS) Chair: Erin Hurst, RD
Past IAND President: Stacey Matavuli, MAED, RDN, LD
IAND President: Katie Fulk, MA, RDN, LD
Watch Advocacy in Action- 5 minute watch Initiatives:
Advocacy remains a key priority for IAND. We have recently secured a lobbyist to help advance nutrition-related legislative priorities across Indiana. This step strengthens our ability to represent the profession and elevate our voice. IAND’s priorities for the next legislative session are:
- Joining the Dietitian Licensure Compact
- Insurance coverage for eating disorders
- Collaborating with the Indiana School Nutrition Association on legislation impacting school nutrition in Indiana
As an organization, IAND has the power of our collective voices and nutrition expertise. Individually, we hold power at the polls. The Indiana general election on November 3, 2026, will determine who serves in the Indiana General Assembly when we introduce bills and advocate for nutrition-related legislation. Please visit the Indiana Voter Portal to confirm your voter registration. Your engagement in these efforts is essential.
Contact iand_exec@eatrightin.org for information about becoming involved with policy and reimbursement efforts for dietitians in Indiana.