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Virtual Town Hall: Dietitian Licensure Compact

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / August 19, 2026

Virtual Town Hall: Dietitian Licensure Compact – What You Need to Know Registration linked here. Join us for an informative virtual town hall to learn about the Dietitian Licensure Compact…

Your Feedback Matters! Take Survey and Chance to Win.

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / July 29, 2026

Your feedback matters!  We’re always looking for ways to serve our members better and strengthen our nutrition community. Whether you plan to renew your Academy membership or not, we’d love…

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Diet and the Gut Microbiome

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / June 10, 2026

Oct 6, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM Registration on Our Events Page or Click Here to Register Virtual Lunch and Learn Presented by Levi Teigen, PhD, RD, and Lisa…

Letter from President- Building Connections

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / May 29, 2026

Letter From Shelly Brandenburger, PhD, RD, LN, DC, FIAMA  MAND President 2026–2027 I’m honored and excited to begin my term as your MAND President. My career in healthcare and higher…

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…

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…