Present Position and Title:

Present Position and Title:Clinical Dietitian
Specialist in Diabetes and Renal Nutrition, VA
Medical Center, Iowa City, IA

Previous Positions:
Clinical Dietitian Specialist in Diabetes and
Cardiovascular Nutrition, VA Medical Center, Iowa City, IA
Administrative Dietitian Specialist, VA Medical Center, Iowa City, IA
Training and Quality Improvement Dietitian, VA
Medical Center, Iowa City, IA
Clinical Dietitian, Inpatient, VA Medical Center, Iowa City, IA
Consultant Dietitian, Halcyon House, Washington, IA
Free-lance test writer for ceu programs for the American Association of Diabetes Educators
Free-lance column writer for DLife website.

Education:
BS Dietetics and Community Nutrition, Iowa State University, graduated 1974
Dietetic Internship: Hines VA Medical Center, Hines, IL
MA Nutrition Education, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 1979
Educational Specialist, Quantitative and Psychological Foundations o fInstructional Design, University of Iowa, 1982.
PhD Quantitative and Psychological Foundations of Instructional Design, University of Iowa, 1992.

CDE: First obtain 1994, renewed 1999
BC-ADM:First obtained 2001, renewed 2006
Trained as a Quality Improvement Team Facilitator Trained as a Master Trainer in Living Well With Chronic Disease, Stanford University

Professional Activities:

I have served IDA during the past 30 years in many Board and Council positions including the following: Representative to the Council for Iowa Council of Renal Nutritionists; President of the Iowa City District Dietetic Association; Nutrition Month Representative; Public Relations Chairman; Chair, Council on Practice; Nominating Committee and Nominating Committee Chair; President-elect; President; Past-President; Delegate-elect; and Delegate. I have presented papers two times at ADA and have had two poster presentations at ADA.

Served the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System by serving on national level committees

Iowa Recognized Young Dietitian, 1983 Named Diabetes Professional of the Year by Eagles Flight Organization, 2004.

My Goals and Vision for IDA:

IDA can remain strong only if dietitians value belonging to ADA. I view my role as Delegate to be the conduit of information from ADA to the state officers and to each member. Dietitians are at an important crossroads, determining whether changing the educational preparation and qualifications to become a dietitian are necessary. ADA is a driving force to ensure that dietitians are competitive in the work force now and in the future. The Delegate’s role is to solicit the evidence-based input from members that can be communicated to the ADA leaders at the HOD meetings and on electronic sites. Thoughtful voting to best represent the members of Iowa and the best interests of the profession is my most important goal as Delegate to ensure that ADA makes the appropriate strategic choices as the organization that will lead us into the future. My personal goal for IDA is to offer members a role in leadership activities to promote the growth and value of each member. In my vision for IDA, I see each member choosing to take responsibility for an action plan activity for one or more of the goals listed in our Strategic Plan. Members will compete for the privilege of serving IDA as an officer, council member, or committee member because of the value it brings each member, the organization, and dietitians in Iowa in general