Present Position and Title:

Clinical Dietitian; Diabetes Educator and Program Coordinator
Greene County Medical Center (and Long Term Care), Jefferson, IA

Previous Positions:

Clinical Dietitian; Nutrition Services Manager
Central Dakota Village Nursing Home, Jamestown, ND
Dietetic Intern
Fairview-University Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN

Education :

Bachelor of Science – Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Associate of Arts – Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Worthington, MN

Professional Activities:

Member:-American Dietetic Association ( ADA)
- Iowa Dietetic Association
-Midwest Nutrition Team District Dietetic Association (MNTDDA)
-American Diabetes Association
-American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
- Iowa Diabetes Network
-Diabetes Care & Education ADA Dietetic Practice Group (DPG)
-Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities ADA DPG
-Office Based Diabetes Educator AADE Specialty Practice Group
Secretary/Treasurer MNTDDA

My Goals and Vision for IDA:

• To promote to members the IDA website as a valuable source of information for local, district, and state events and issues;
• To increase public awareness of the professional and scientific-based nutrition services available by registered dietitians to promote health and well-being of Iowans; and
• To encourage members to become advocates for expansion of MNT coverage.

My vision for IDA is that it will become a stronger professional organization as members remain linked with current events, issues, and education sources; and advocate the profession thus promoting healthier Iowans.