Meet Your MAND Regional Representatives

Regional Representatives in the Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) serve as a key connection between members in their area and the state-level leadership. They help ensure your voice is heard by sharing local feedback, questions, and ideas with the MAND board.

In addition to communication and advocacy, Regional Reps help coordinate local events, support networking, and professional development opportunities. Whether it’s helping plan a CEU event or simply being a resource for questions, your Regional Rep is here to support you and strengthen our nutrition and dietetics community across Minnesota! If you would like to connect with your regional rep, email mand@eatrightmn.org.

Erin DeLain, RDN, LD, CD is your representative for the Twin Cities Area Region. Erin has been involved with the MAND organization for the past 2  years and brings a background in long-term care, culinary management, and corporate RD management. She is especially focused on RD engagement and recruiting young students to the field of dietetics.

Miranda Haugrud, MS, RD, LD is your representative for the Northwest Region. She has been involved with the MAND board for the past two years as a regional representative, annual conference planning member and strategic planning committee member. Miranda has experience in long-term care, hospital inpatient, clinic outpatient, and diabetes education.  Additionally, she is passionate about leadership in leading high-functioning teams, personal leadership development, and mentorship.

Amanda Rau, RD, LD, CD, CDCES is your representative for the Northeast Region.  Amanda is entering her second year as regional rep and looks forward to connecting with more members and non-members in the coming months to engage within the nutrition professional community.  She has worked in long term care, food service management, and for the last 8 years has worked in diabetes education.

Noelle Syverson, RDN, LD, CLC, is the representative for the South Central Region. Over the past four engaging years with MAND, she has seen firsthand the incredible work we can accomplish in nutrition, particularly in our rural communities. She is especially motivated by the diverse roles she fulfills as a dietitian in rural health. Noelle enjoys staying up to date with various aspects of dietetics, including different clinical conditions, public speaking, and food service management.

Julia Mertens, MPH, RDN, LD is your representative for the Southeast Region. She is an inpatient oncology and palliative care dietitian at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. She earned her bachelor’s in Clinical Dietetics and completed her MPH and dietetic internship at Keene State College. New to Minnesota, Julia is excited to get involved and support fellow MAND members through this leadership role.