Cindy Eivins
Candidate - Council on Professional Issues Chair-Elect  3 of 7   

Present Position and Title:

Clinical Dietitian at Clarinda Regional Health Care, Nutrition assessment and education for hospital patients.  Diabetes Self Management and outpatient counseling. I also consult at Goldenrod Manor Nursing Home in Clarinda IA

Previous Positions:

Registered Dietitian for WIC working for MICA out of Marshalltown IA.

Food and Nutrition Director for Lakes Regional Healthcare

Assistant Manager Iowa State University Dining Services

Department of Corrections/MHI Clarinda, IA

Foodservice Manager Bethesda Manor Nursing Home at Clarinda IA

Education (formal/informal):

Foodservice Manager Certification, AS from Iowa Western Community College.

BS in Nutrition/Dietetics at Iowa State University and MS from University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Professional Activities:

Member of IDA, American Dietetic Association, and American Diabetes Association,  President of Southwest Iowa District Dietetic Association.

My Goals and Vision for IDA:

My Goals and Vision for IDA: My goal for IDA is to continue to grow and adjust to best position dietitians in the changing health care arena for a healthier US population.