By Meng Wang, GSDA Diversity Chair The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tamir Rice, and many other Black Americans by police have created an implosion of rage and frustration within our nation. It has sparked a call for the dismantling of racist systems that have proven to advantage white people while it […]
Happy June everyone! Welcome to the official start of our “year” at GSDA and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I’m Ginger Hultin, a Seattle-based RD and the new president of GSDA. I wanted to stop by with some updates about this coming year and to encourage you to either join us if you haven’t […]
Kathryn Hogan, MS, RD, CD Public Relations Co-Chair As newly elected public relations co-chair, I am excited to use social media to increase awareness and participation in the GSDA events. I am currently an outpatient registered dietitian at Virginia Mason Medical Center and specialize in gastrointestinal conditions. I have always been fascinated with gut health […]
One of the best things about being a private practice dietitian is the ability to provide a variety of services in addition to nutrition counseling. There is never a dull moment! Most of my clients are busy moms like myself. Thus it’s important that I provide them with services and packages that will simplify their […]
Join us for GSDA’s annual Spring Conference on “Microbiome Basics and Maternal Milk Nutrition.” We’re featuring two speakers plus an opportunity to network with your fellow dietitians. Johanna W. Lampe, PhD, RD, will speak on the relationship between diet, the gut microbial community and health, and Michelle McGuire, PhD, will follow with a talk on […]
GSDA member—and former board treasurer—Debora Robinett has published her first book, “Ned Visits Food Land.” Here’s the premise: On a trip to Aunt Milly’s Farm, young Ned discovers a vibrant, fruit-and-vegetable-filled countryside that brightens his life. Enjoy this Q&A interview with the author! Q: What inspired you to write the book? A: I’ve always wanted […]
This year for legislative day, we had about 50 dietitians, students and interns participate in the annual WSAND gathering. What a great way to get involved at the state level and help to make RDNs more visible in the community.
This is the last post in our “Meet the Board” series. Each Monday, we’ve been featuring one of our 2017-18 board members. Missed some? Lucky for you, they’re in the archives! Teresa Brennan, RDN, CD, CNSC Speakers Bureau Chair As the speakers bureau chair, I help connect registered dietitians to corporate and private businesses requesting […]
This is the latest post in our “Meet the Board” series. Each Monday, we’ll feature one of our 2017-18 board members, not stopping until we run out of board members (in late January). Celez Suratos, MS, RDN, CD Continuing Education Co-Chair If you told me eight years ago I would become a registered dietitian one […]
This is the latest post in our “Meet the Board” series. Each Monday, we’ll feature one of our 2017-18 board members, not stopping until we run out of board members (in late January). Erica Olin, MS, RD, CD Legislative Co-Chair I am the legislative co-chair of GSDA. Together with the amazing and talented Katrina Hoch, […]
