Berit's Top Priorities for the Academy as HOD Director:

Diversity--promote nutrition and dietetics professionals from a variety of backgrounds, and provide more support for "non-traditional" careers in dietetics.

Transparency--continue to increase awareness in Academy decisions.

Member Engagement and Involvement--increase member responses to Mega Issues in the House of Delegates, percentage who vote in Academy elections, percentage who donate to the Academy Foundation and/or Political Action Committee.

Deliver Results--while including member voices, go beyond "motions" for Mega Issues and use the HOD platform to initiate a plan of work for desired outcomes.

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Reasons to Vote for Berit:

Experienced Leader--with 7 years of Board of Directors experience at the state and national level, I am committed to Academy members and serving the profession.

Passionate--I love the profession!

Honest--always a believer in honesty and transparency.

YOUR VOICE--I believe in listening to all constituent opinions and presenting your ideas at HOD meetings, including the less popular ideas, so that all voices are represented.

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With the Academy's first 100 years approaching, what do you see as opportunities for the future of the food and nutrition profession?

Our profession is more diverse than other health disciplines and is a true change-driver. Dietitians working in food industry develop heart healthy options for the public. Others influence the legislative process to secure reimbursement for RDNs working in clinical settings. The profession has proven success in the last 100 years in nutrition labeling, farming technology, and medical nutrition therapy to name a few. Diversity is key for our profession’s future. There is nothing we cannot do!