If you did not get a chance to attend the annual meeting this year you may have missed hearing the results of the academy elections. We’re so excited to be working with our newest board members and look forward to the first board meeting in May.

Thank you all for casting your vote and supporting the board.

President Elect:  Jessie Hatch

Jessica currently works as Lead Dietitian for NICU, Obstetrics, and Pediatrics at McKay-Dee Hospital.

Vision: I hope to look for ways to expand our profession’s visibility within the state and nation, and to further implement a scope of practice for our field.

Treasurer Elect:  Dana Gershenoff

Dana currently works as a Diabetes Educator at the Utah Diabetes & Endocrinology Center and is an adjunct associate instructor at the University of Utah.

Vision: I would like to use my financial background to help manage UAND finances to balance the budget and optimize the funds that are available. Main goal is to continue maintaining financial responsibility to ensure the long-term success of UAND.

Annual Meeting Chair:  Melissa Baugh

Melissa currently work as a Distribution Specialist at Intermountain Medical Center and has served on the annual meeting speaker committee for the past two years.

Vision: I hope to create an informative and enjoyable meeting that will remind attendees how amazing it is to be dietitians. I also hope to use the budgeted money wisely and provide others with meaningful leadership opportunities.

Nominating Committee Member:  Amelia Wegener

Amelia currently works as an administrative dietitian at Intermountain Medical Center.

Vision: I would like to see more dietitians involved in UAND and to help members understand the importance of involvement in our professional group.

Social Media Chair Elect:  Rebecca Clyde

Rebecca works as an inpatient clinical dietitian for Intermountain Health Care and also as a Wellness Dietitian for Corporate Wellness Solutions.

Vision: As a nutrition and wellness blogger, I have realized the importance of utilizing social media to increase awareness of the experience and training I have to offer as a registered dietitian. I would like to use my abilities to increase the awareness of Utah registered dietitians in the media in turn to help the public become more informed and know who to turn to for reliable and evidence based nutrition information.