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Join Us for the MAND Public Policy Happy Hour

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / April 9, 2026

Join us for a MAND Public Policy Happy Hour When: June 4, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 at Dock and Paddle Pavilion Register HERE! 🍸 Learn what the Minnesota Academy of Nutrition…

MAND is Protecting RDN’s Scope of Practice

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / April 1, 2026

Pictured Above: MAND President Stacey Hoffman testified in support of clarifying the scope of practice for licensed nutritionists and dietitians. MAND’s Board Leadership and Public Policy Team, chaired by Emily Heying and Sonja Mydels, continues…

Announcing New MAND Board Members for 2026-2027

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / February 19, 2026

Announcing New MAND Board Members for 2026-2027 year President-Elect  – Kori Geinert MAND Foundation Chair – Kerrie Roozen Delegate – Betsy Cogan  IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Director –…

Member Spotlight: Alicia Reardon, NDTR, EP

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / February 3, 2026

Alicia Reardon, NDTR, EP is the Bariatric Program Coordinator at St. Joseph’s Health in Park Rapids, MN. Alicia assists with care coordination, scheduling, exercise programming, and guiding patients through their…

Resources for Food Delivery

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / January 15, 2026

Supporting clients in accessing nutritious food shouldn’t be a barrier, especially when transportation or mobility challenges make it harder to reach food shelves in person. Below are key resources to…

Introducing Our NEW Engagement Director

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / September 7, 2025

Kendal Burstad, PhD, RDN, is the new Engagement Director with MAND and is eager to connect with nutrition professionals. She has clinical experience in oncology, food allergies, and medical nutrition…

Welcome New Board Members

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / June 5, 2025

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest board members to the Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics! These passionate and accomplished individuals bring a wealth of experience, insight, and dedication to…

MAND January Member Spotlight: April Graff

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / January 6, 2025

April Graff is a dietitian employed with Hy-Vee in Mankato. April attended Minnesota State as an undergrad and did her graduate work at University of Wisconsin-Stout. April has always worked…

MAND January Student/Intern Spotlight: Hannah Neutgens

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / January 3, 2025

Hannah is a member of the MAND Student Board and a Senior at the College of Saint Benedict completing a major in Nutrition and will be receiving her DBD verification…

MAND December Student/Intern Spotlight: Tahlia Haas

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / December 10, 2024

TAHLIA HAAS – MAND STUDENT BOARD MEMBER Hi! My name is Tahlia Haas and I go to Concordia College in Moorhead MN. I am a senior studying Food/Nutrition/Dietetics. I have…