✨ MEMBER MONDAY ✨
Meet Betsy Cogan, one of MAND’s delegates!
Betsy wears many hats professionally. She’s an assistant professor and DPD Director at Concordia College, leads the Cognitive Health and Nutrition Lab as Principal Investigator, and also works as a registered dietitian with Nourish, supporting clients in weight loss, cardiovascular health, and healthy aging.
As a MAND delegate, Betsy represents Minnesota nutrition professionals in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics House of Delegates, helping ensure our members’ voices are part of important conversations shaping the profession.
A few fun facts about Betsy:
🥛 Her lactose intolerance disappeared postpartum, so dairy is back on the menu!
🌱 She was a strict vegan for nearly five years and still enjoys eating mostly plant-based.
🥣 She’s a big yogurt fan.
🏃♀️ She’s completed 7+ marathons.
🧠 She’s passionate about studying the connection between nutrition and brain health.
Betsy was inspired to get involved with MAND because she believes professional organizations matter and wanted to give back to Minnesota’s nutrition community in a meaningful way.
What she values most about MAND is the strong sense of community and the invaluable opportunities to learn and grow alongside fellow nutrition professionals. Looking ahead, she’s excited to see our membership continue to grow because every new member makes our community stronger and our collective voice more influential.
Now we’d love to hear from you: What’s your favorite part about being a MAND member? Whether it’s the networking, professional development, friendships, or something else, share it in the comments!
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About MAND
Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. We are the largest professional organization of nutrition health professionals in Minnesota, dedicated to optimizing Minnesotans' health through food and nutrition.