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Virtual Town Hall: Dietitian Licensure Compact

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / August 19, 2026

Virtual Town Hall: Dietitian Licensure Compact – What You Need to Know Registration linked here. Join us for an informative virtual town hall to learn about the Dietitian Licensure Compact…

Your Feedback Matters! Take Survey and Chance to Win.

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / July 29, 2026

Your feedback matters!  We’re always looking for ways to serve our members better and strengthen our nutrition community. Whether you plan to renew your Academy membership or not, we’d love…

Connect 3: Networking for Busy Nutrition Professionals

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / July 28, 2026

Free for all Minnesota RDNs and NDTRs this September in celebration of Nutrition Professional Connect Week! Register HERE today! You asked for more opportunities to connect with fellow nutrition professionals,…

Meet Betsy Cogan- MAND Delegate

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / July 14, 2026

✨ 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…

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Diet and the Gut Microbiome

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / June 10, 2026

Oct 6, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM Registration on Our Events Page or Click Here to Register Virtual Lunch and Learn Presented by Levi Teigen, PhD, RD, and Lisa…

Letter from President- Building Connections

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / May 29, 2026

Letter From Shelly Brandenburger, PhD, RD, LN, DC, FIAMA  MAND President 2026–2027 I’m honored and excited to begin my term as your MAND President. My career in healthcare and higher…

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,…

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…