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MAND September Member Spotlight: Mark Glen

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / September 6, 2022

Mark Glen, MS, RD Provide us with a brief description of your job: I teach in the Nutrition department at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University. Currently I teach the…

MAND September Student/Intern Spotlight: Isabella Wiggins

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / September 6, 2022

Isabella Wiggins, University of Minnesota, Nutrition, Obtained BS in Nutrition 5/2022, Pursuing MS in Nutrition w/ expected graduation 5/2023 Where did you grow up? Rochester, Minnesota Why did you choose…

MAND FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / August 10, 2022

YOUR DONATIONS TO THE MAND FOUNDATION MAKE THIS POSSIBLE! HEAR FROM THE 2021-2022 MANDF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Alyson Hornby, University of Minnesota – Presidents Leadership Scholarship “MAND is on a mission…

Survey on Culturally Inclusive Foods in Hospitals and Long-Term Care

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / July 29, 2022

Survey on Culturally Inclusive Foods in Hospitals and Long-Term Care We are writing to let you know about a study you may be eligible to participate in. The study, led by an investigator…

MAND August Student Spotlight: Paul Polmanteer

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / July 26, 2022

Paul Polmanteer, Northland Community and Technical College, AAS in Dietetic Technician, May 2022 Where did you grow up? Allegan, Michigan Why did you choose to pursue this degree? I chose…

August Board Member Spotlight: Sydney Bexell, RD, LD

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / July 21, 2022

Sydney Bexell, RD, LD MAND NE Regional Representative Provide us with a brief description of your job: As an inpatient clinical dietitian float at Essentia Health, I provide care to…

August Member Spotlight: Kayla Girgen, RD, LD

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / July 21, 2022

Kayla Girgen, RD, LD Provide us with a brief description of your job: I am a newbie RD entrepreneur. I help women after weight loss surgery (specifically VSG or gastric…

DIEB Session on 7/14: Recording Available

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / July 18, 2022

Did you miss our panel discussion on July 14th: Strategies and Skills for Achieving Racial and Health Equity? You can view it HERE. Complete this survey and we’ll send your…

MAND Board Member Spotlight: Melissa Nelson, MPH, RDN, LD, CLS

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / July 12, 2022

Melissa Nelson/State WIC Consultant/MPH, RDN, LD, CLS MAND Nominating Committee Chair-Elect Provide us with a brief description of your job: Support WIC program coordinators in the South Central region of…

MESSAGE FROM THE 2022-23 MAND PRESIDENT

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / July 11, 2022

MESSAGE FROM THE MAND PRESIDENT: Toni Swanson, RDN, CSG, LD I hope you are all having a great start to your summer and are excited as me about this upcoming MAND…