Greater Seattle Dietetics Association Executive Board - 2011/2012

President: Teresa Brennan, RD, CD

I work for Apria Healthcare as a Clinical Account Liaison in the Seattle area.  I have been a GSDA board member since 2007.  To be involved with such a wonderful group of local professionals has been extremely inspirational and exciting.  I look forward to the coming year and all of the great social and educational events.

President-Elect: Lisa Howard, RD, CD

I am the Lead Dietitian at Pregnancy Aid WIC where I have worked for three years. I have also been on the GSDA board for three years! Getting the GSDA Journal Club going was a big effort of mine this past year. Now I hope to offer even more free continuing education events to GSDA members through speakers, teleseminars, and fun events like movie screenings and book club!

 

Immediate Past-President: Mary Purdy, MS, RD

 

Secretary: Hailey Mack, MS, RD, CDE

 

Treasurer: Brandy Lindeman, RD, CD

 

Public Relations:

I recently relocated to Seattle from Raleigh, NC and have served on the GSDA board for 2 years.  As Public Relations Co-Chair, myself and Cindy hope to continue to bring members together for fun, philanthropic, and informative events. Being involved in the local dietetic association is extremely rewarding to me to network with fellow dietitians, and continue to be an advocate for our profession on a local and state level.  I am currently an outpatient dietitian working at PRO Sports Club specializing in Weight Management, Pediatrics, and Eating Disorders.  

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I am a Long Term Care Dietitian and also teach cooking classes and write recipes on the side. This is my second year as the Public Relations Co-Chair.  I am looking forward to another year on the board.  This year we plan to do more networking events that will be providing CEUs, continue to be a presence at health fairs and get our name out there as the local nutrition experts.  Meagan and I appreciate hearing from the members, contact us with event ideas! 

 

Media/Communications Coordinator: Jessica R. Marie, RD, CD, CNSC

I am a clinical dietitian currently working in an acute care setting. This will be my third year as the Media Chair maintaining the website, listserve, Facebook and LinkedIn pages for GSDA. My goal for our social media sites is to make them as interactive as possible so feel free to start discussions, network and share information.

 

Council on Practice Co-chairs:

I am currently entering my second year as a graduate student at the University of Washington. I am looking forward to beginning the clinical portion of the Public Health/Nutrition program, and am honored to be a part of GSDA during my studies. Serving as a board member of GSDA will no doubt supplement my education by allowing me to collaborate with other professionals in the field. I look forward to planning continuing education opportunities that are relevant, timely, and entertaining!

I am currently working in my dietetic internship through the graduate coordinated program of dietetics at University of Washington. I will be completing my masters in Public Health Nutrition at the end of this year. I am looking forward to working with the GSDA because I want to connect with professionals working in dietetics in my community.

 

Legislative Chair: Breanna Oberlin, MS, RD

I am a Child Nutrition Manager in Seattle with a focus on homemade foods and bringing local and organic foods into schools.  I completed my dietetic internship and master's in nutritional sciences from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois. This will be my second year at Legislative Chair for GSDA. I am looking forward to educating members on advocacy and working to promote nutrition and anti-hunger in Washington State.

 

Membership/Directory: Jodi Linstead, RD

 

Newsletter: Kailee Farnum, Graduate Student

I am currently a graduate student at the University of Washington in the coordinated nutritional sciences program and I am excited to be the newsletter editor for the GSDA this year. I look forward to this coming year and working with all of the amazing GSDA members! 

Fund-raising Committee:

I'm currently a student in the masters coordinated program at UW. I'm excited to meet local students and RDs as I serve on the fund-raising committee this year.

I am an outpatient dietitian for Pinnacle Wellness in Covington.  This is currently my second year on the GSDA board.  I have really enjoyed the opportunity to meet other RDs/dietetic students and promote the profession within the Seattle area and connect GSDA members with speaking opportunities throughout our region. 

 

Nominating Committee:

I'm a recent graduate of the WSU Coordinated Program in Dietetics, now working as a long-term care dietitian in the south-Seattle region. This coming year 2011-2012 I will be serving on the GSDA Board as a member of the Nominating Committee. Through this position I hope to increase membership, ease the transition of new members into existing positions and network with fellow RD's and DTR's in the Seattle and surrounding areas. 

I'm currently an MBA candidate at University of Washington, and I look forward to increasing the presence of GSDA in the Seattle community.

 

Speaker's Bureau: Kristie La Foe, RD

This is my first year on the GSDA board, and I am excited to be the Speakers Bureau chair. I recently completed my dietetic internship at Bastyr University, and I am looking forward to meeting fellow dietitians and students through GSDA events.

 

Student Representatives: Allie Tabish, Student

I am a senior dietetics student at Seattle Pacific University and am enjoying learning more and more about this awesome field every day.  I am excited to work and network with Registered Dietitians in the Seattle area, and help recruit other dietetics students to participate in GSDA events, so they too can learn about the great work that Dietitians are doing in our city.

 

*New Positions*

Dietetic Technician Representative: GSDA would like to invite a DTR to join our dynamic board for the 2011-2012 membership year. Work alongside RD's to provide nutrition education to the community, support other local efforts surrounding healthful eating and network with other nutritional professionals. This position would also work toward improving membership in GSDA by other local DTR's. There are also opportunities to earn Continuing Education credits throughout the year.  


Lifetime Achievement Award: For those who have provided a lifetime of dedication to the nutrition community, GSDA would like to nominate a recipient for the 2011-2012 Lifetime Achievement Award. This opportunity would highlight a nutrition professional in the Seattle area that has gone above and beyond for others.   Interested in these positions, or know someone who may be?

Contact erikal_brown@comcast.net for more information.