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Member Spotlight: Holly Ellison, RD, LD

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / July 11, 2022

Holly Ellison, RD, LD /MNSU – Mankato Campus Dietitian Provide us with a brief description of your job: As the on-campus dietitian at MNSU – Mankato, I create and implement…

Let’s Get This Legislation Passed!

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / June 22, 2022

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports the newly introduced Keep Kids Fed Act – a piece of legislation that will ensure students have access to healthful meals throughout this summer and…

SEEKING ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS/PROCTORS

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / June 10, 2022

The Minnesota State University Mankato Dietetic Program is in the process of transitioning to a master’s program, including the Supervised Experiential Learning (“internship”) hours as a “Future Education Model” master’s…

June Student/Intern Spotlight: Brianna Cochlin

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / June 6, 2022

Brianna Cochlin University of Houston Distance Dietetic Internship, February 2022 Where did you grow up? I grew up in La Crosse, WI. Why did you choose to pursue this degree?…

June Member Spotlight: Toni Swanson, RDN, CSG, LD

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / June 6, 2022

Toni Swanson, RDN, CSG, LD MAND President Provide us with a brief description of your job: I’m the corporate Dietitian with Ecumen. I assist with all aspects of nutrition care…

May Student/Intern Spotlight: Jacquie Conner

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / May 9, 2022

Jacquie Conner, Sodexo Dietetic Intern, Degree in Nutrition with a minor in Health Psychology, graduated in 2021 from University of MN Where did you grow up? Plymouth, Minnesota Why did…

May Member Spotlight: Kristina Swanson, RDN, LDN

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / May 9, 2022

Kristina Swanson, RDN, LDN Provide us with a brief description of your job: Hy-Vee Corporate Dietitian- working at multiple stores in person and virtually to educate customers on healthier eating…

Levi Teigen, PhD Article

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / May 6, 2022

Our own Levi Teigen, PhD, and incoming Twin Cities Regional Rep is a co-author of the article Differential hydrogen sulfide production by a human cohort in response to animal- and…

April Student/Intern Spotlight: Katie Tarnowski

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / April 5, 2022

Katie Tarnowski Provide us with your school & program, degree and graduation date:  I hold a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Wisconsin Superior, and Minnesota…

April Member Spotlight: Kelsey Bigbee

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / April 5, 2022

Kelsey Bigbee, MPH, RD, LD Provide us with a brief description of your job: I work as a registered dietitian and care coordinator at the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis,…