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Announcing Our 2026 MAND Annual Award Winners!

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / April 10, 2026

MAND Outstanding Preceptor Award: Andrew Akhaphong “is an outstanding preceptor whose dedication, insight, and passion inspire both students and faculty alike. His commitment to teaching and the profession makes him truly…

Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Conference Exhibitors!

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / April 10, 2026

Thank you to our exhibitors for being an integral part of the 2026 MAND Annual Conference. Your presence helped foster meaningful connections and provided attendees with access to innovative products,…

Join Us for the MAND Public Policy Happy Hour

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / April 9, 2026

Join us for a MAND Public Policy Happy Hour When: June 4, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 at Dock and Paddle Pavilion Register HERE! 🍸 Unwind, connect, and dive into meaningful conversations…

Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Conference Sponsors and In-Kind Donors!

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / April 8, 2026

  Thank you to our 2026 Annual Conference sponsors and in-kind donors for your invaluable support. Because of you, we were able to deliver an engaging and impactful event that…

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…

Join the MAND Board Leadership Team

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / March 11, 2026

Join the 2026–2027 MAND Board and Leadership Team! Do you know a passionate, committed MAND member ready to lead and make a difference? Or are you ready to take the next step…

Announcing The MAND Foundation Scholarship Recipients

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / March 5, 2026

The Minnesota Academy of Nutrition Foundation is proud to announce this year’s scholarship recipients, recognizing outstanding students who are shaping the future of nutrition and dietetics. We celebrate their academic…

Community Awareness and Support

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / February 24, 2026

Community Awareness & Support As the professional organization representing nutrition and dietetics practitioners across Minnesota, MAND remains committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. In alignment with this commitment and…

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…