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ABOUT: Executive Board
To get in touch with any of these officers, please fill out our contact form to reach our administrative assistant, Joanne Gibbons.
Robin Plotkin has been in the business of food for 20 years. Since her ice cream dipping days at Frosty’s in Peoria, Illinois, she has maintained her passion for food, the culinary arts and nutrition throughout her career. Robin launched her culinary and nutrition communications consulting business in 2003. Her unique niche of combining food and nutrition expertise with sales, marketing and public relations experiences have landed her a diverse client base including: Glaceau Waters, Sara Lee, Bausch and Lomb, Proctor and Gamble, Tenet Healthcare Foundation, Taco Bueno Restaurants, Fisher Pay Kel Appliances and The American Institute of Wine and Food. You’ll also find her frequently quoted in the media well as stirring things up in the kitchen and classroom as she teaches creative ways to balance eating and living well to students of all ages. Robin is a Texas Dietetic Association Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year award winner and the recipient of the Dallas Dietetic Association Media Award. She Co-Chaired the Texas Dietetic Association annual Food and Nutrition Conference for 2008, a conference that garnered record-breaking numbers. She also serves as an advisor for the Art Institute of Dallas’ Culinary Arts program and the North Texas Food Bank Nutrition Committee. She frequently mentors students and young dietitians as they carve their niche in the nutrition and food world by encouraging them to look over, under and around the box….not just outside of it. In addition to volunteering for various causes, Robin spends her free time cooking, learning about food, and enjoying being a newlywed. You can often find her in the kitchen or blogging on her website: www.robinplotkin.com. Robin resides in Dallas, Texas with her husband and two rescue dogs, Annie and Bo.
Lauren’s 25 years of marketing communications experience include food labeling, public relations, freelance writing and cultural dietary practices. She established Concept Nutrition, Inc. in 1990 for effective delivery of accurate food messages. Among her most notable accomplishments, Lauren established the Regulatory Affairs department for Vlasic Foods International World Headquarters and developed label copy for major product brands; has published numerous articles in Prepared Foods, Wellness Foods, Food & Drug Law Update among others; was Contributing Nutrition Editor for Heart & Soul and Food Processing magazines; co-authored the country’s first healthy soul food cookbook – The Black Family Dinner Quilt; presented at leading professional conferences; appeared on television nationwide and interviewed on NPR; and guest lectured at New York University, the University of Delaware and St. Joseph’s University Food Marketing program. Lauren received the 1994 Outstanding Entrepreneur Award and has an MS in Nutrition Communications from Boston University and a BS in Medical Dietetics from Howard University.
Jean R. Caton is a speaker, business and lifestyle coach, and marketing strategist. She is the owner of McKinley Coaching and Consulting, LLC. Jean has been a pioneer in the world of women in corporate America and learned what it takes to succeed in the business world during her 22 years working as a marketing executive for four Fortune 500 companies. She launched a successful nutrition products business in a joint venture with a European company. In her early career, Jean worked as a department manager and Internship Director in a Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital. Jean holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Boston University School of Management, a Master of Science in Nutrition (MS) and a Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Education (BS) from Framingham State College. She is a graduate of the Advanced Coach training Program of Coach U, one of the leading global coach training programs. Jean’s coaching specialization is women in small business, corporate America, and registered dietitians. Jean speaks, writes, and offers teleclasses on topics empowering and inspiring businesswomen. To learn more about Jean visit her website www.JeanCaton.com.
Shelley is the Sr. Clinical Nutritionist at the University of New Mexico Employee Health Promotion Program (EHPP), the wellness program for faculty and staff. She also contracts with the Student Health Center at UNM and consults with various community organizations. Shelley has been a member of ADA since she was a student and has been active in the New Mexico Dietetic Association (NMDA) serving on the board by holding various offices including President, and currently serving as the Public Policy Coordinator. She was the New Mexico Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year in 2002. In addition to NE DPG, Shelley is also a member of the SCAN DPG. Professional interests include health and wellness, fitness and nutrition, bone health, cardiovascular disease, weight management, and speaking and writing for the public. Shelley has completed several half marathons and is training for her first marathon for the fall of 2008. She also enjoys camping, skiing, and eating good food with her husband and teenage son.
Jessica Bowhall, a registered dietitian and co-founder/co-owner of Forever Wellness, LLC, is a Northern Michigan native and currently resides in Traverse City, Michigan. She obtained her undergraduate degree in dietetics from Central Michigan University; completed the CMU Dietetic Internship primarily through Munson Medical Center in Traverse City; and finished her graduate work in Business Administration/Marketing through University of Phoenix. Professional groups she is affiliated with include the American Dietetic Association (ADA) through which she is a member of the Nutrition Entrepreneur (NE) practice group and the Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness (SCAN) practice group. Locally, Jessica is very active in the Let’s Get Moving Northern Michigan program for the Grand Traverse Community. Other local affiliations include TIPDON – Northern Michigan’s Diabetes Outreach Network, and various health clinics. Jessica is the editor and layout designer of the Forever Wellness Magazine – a bi-monthly health and wellness magazine – and the Forever Wellness website, as well as the coordinator for the Forever Wellness Health Expos. The magazine is a free community resource providing practical information on all areas of health and wellness. For more information, you can check out the Forever Wellness website at www.foreverwellness.us.
Mitzi is a nationally recognized nutrition, fitness, and wellness expert. Mitzi is a frequently requested professional speaker and media spokesperson. She is the team sports nutritionist for the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. Mitzi was in private practice in San Francisco for several years where she was the sports nutrition consultant to the Golden State Warriors and San Jose Sharks. Mitzi is sought after by the media as a trusted source of nutrition and fitness information. She has conducted over one hundred and seventy-five television interviews appearing nationally and internationally. She has been seen on CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX affiliates throughout the country. Mitzi served as a nutrition expert on the Emmy Award winning show “Starting Over” and has been seen on Discovery’s Science Channel. She has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Family Circle, Glamour, Maxim, Health, The San Francisco Chronicle and on ESPN.com.
Wendy Jo is fired up on nutrition! As owner of Edible Nutrition, Wendy Jo collaborates with San Diego Sports Medicine to “fire up” San Diego County firefighters on health and wellness. She combines her culinary background with nutrition to kick-up the heat in the firefighters’ kitchens and nutritionally prepare them for the job ahead. Wendy Jo has traveled throughout the United States as a military wife, and changed “hats” many times. She currently serves as an Ombudsman (spouse liaison) for her husband’s command, and provides nutrition education for the Naval Special Warfare community. She has an overwhelming since of pride and dedication to those dealing with the aftermath of 9/11.
Shelly A. Marie, MS, RD, LDN, is a nutrition and lifestyle expert, dynamic speaker, and etiquette consultant. She is the owner of Shelly Marie Speaking Services (www.shellymariespeaking.com). In addition, she serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns from Louisiana Tech University and as the Team Leader for the Louisiana Dietetic Association media team. Shelly’s main passion is delivering the message ‘Eat Well, Live Well, and Be Charming,’ to high school and college students. Her presentations reflect her classiness and graciousness as she uses her professional experiences as a registered dietitian and etiquette consultant; along with her personal experiences reflecting stories of dining etiquette and college life!
Pam Cornelius, RD and personal trainer, has been assisting, supporting, teaching, coaching, and inspiring clients in the wellness field for 15 years. She helps busy clients balance food and fitness for optimum wellness. Pam currently serves on the board of the Charlotte Dietetic Association and assists the North Carolina state board with increasing membership, engagement and volunteerism of North Carolina RD’s. Pam is an active participant in local NE mini meetings. She began her career with a BS in exercise science from Kansas State University and is an MS degree candidate at Winthrop University in South Carolina. Pam likes to bring energy and enthusiasm to all of her projects. She is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is a member of the IDEA fitness association, and the Weight Management and Nutrition in Complementary Care DPG’s. Pam enjoys being a part of the NE DPG, and thinks it is one of the most valuable benefits of the ADA membership! In her spare time she enjoys yoga, cooking, and coaching young girls in a community based, self-esteem building running program.
Kimberly is Project Manager for three NIH funded grants at Tufts University. She trains staff at domestic and international study sites to collect adequate nutrition and body composition data. Kim is also Co-Founder of Smart Nutrition Application & Practice (SNAP), a nutrition consulting company specializing in corporate wellness programs. Kim teaches nutrition courses at Emerson College and the Boston Conservatory. Kim is involved with the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Dietetic Association and currently is the Director of Career Pathways & Awards. She worked with ADA on the Evidence Analysis Library as the Lead Analyst for the HIV/AIDS project in 2005. Kim was named Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year in Massachusetts in 2007 and was awarded the 2002 Rebecca Roubenoff Award for Excellence in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from the Frances Stern Nutrition Center in Boston. In her spare time, Kim enjoys cooking, traveling, golf, and skiing.
Kendrin is co-founder of Smart Nutrition Application & Practice, where she works with corporate clients on health promotion and employee wellness and with individual clients in a private counseling setting. Kendrin also works as a Clinical Nutrition Specialist in the Adolescent Clinic at Children’s Hospital, Boston and teaches several online continuing education courses at Framingham State University. Kendrin is the creator of The SonneWheel™, a Pediatric BMI assessment tool. In addition to serving on the NE board, Kendrin has served on the Massachusetts Dietetics Association Board of Directors and the New England Regional Chapter of the Society of Adolescent Medicine Executive Board. Kendrin is a professional member of Multi-service Eating Disorders Association and serves on the Parenting Teens Online advisory board. Kendrin is working on her doctorate at the Harvard School of Public Health where she is pursuing research related to the prevention of childhood obesity.
Penny owns Eating for Performance, which specializes in sports nutrition and weight management. She has worked with a variety of clients from those who are becoming athletes to those competing in Iron Man distance triathlon events. Penny received her Bachelor of Science with a Major in Nutrition and completed the Internship at the University of Houston. She is a past LEAH Fellow (Leadership Education in Adolescent Health) that provided opportunities to work with a variety of adolescent and young adult patients from those at a homeless shelter, to a college wellness center and an elite ballet academy. Penny also works as a consulting dietitian and teaches Sports Nutrition at the University of Houston. Recently, she has returned to school to pursue a PhD in Kinesiology. Her research involves insulin resistance and cellular cholesterol content. Penny is also actively involved in volunteer programs in the community including being an active member of the Houston Junior League and Child Advocates. Penny raced bicyclescompetitively on the road and velodrome and is now competing in triathlons. Dietetics is a career change for Penny who has a Bachelors in Business Administration with a major in Management Information Systems from the University of Houston. She worked in process and technology consulting for approximately ten years before deciding to change careers. During her business career, she worked with many Fortune 500 companies selecting and implementing technology and re-engineering the associated processes.
Carol Plotkin, MS, RD, is the owner of ON Nutrition, a private nutrition practice in Rochester, NY which combines outpatient counseling, sports nutrition, writing, and corporate wellness. Carol serves on the editorial advisory board of “Rochester Healthy Living,” a local wellness publication. She received both her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH and is an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine.
As the chair of the Authors' Specialty Group, I enjoy helping authors and writers find the answers to their publishing problems and concerns. We have lively interaction via email, conference calls and FNCE meetings. I’ve had my own business since 1988 writing books and articles, speaking at conferences, and acting as a media spokesperson for food companies. I wrote my first book in 1991 and currently have three books in print: Dining Lean – how to eat healthy when you’re not at home, How to Stay Healthy & Fit on the Road, and Dr. Jo’s No Big Deal Diet. I also sell a set of 30 UV-coated wallet cards that make up “Dr. Jo’s Eat Out & Lose Weight Plan.” Currently living in Orlando, I enjoy running, kayaking, rollerblading, and just hanging out with friends. My daughter, Allie, is off in college and we get together as frequently as possible.
Marjorie is the President of MEG Enterprises, Inc., providing business start-up coaching to nutrition and fitness professionals who have allowed fears, doubts and limiting conversations hold them back from starting the business of their dreams. She is also owner of MEG Fitness, providing in-home personal training, distance training and wellness coaching. Her ultimate goal is to empower all people to know they can accomplish anything they can dream about. Margie is a current MBA student at California State University, San Bernardino and is a graduate of the Coach Training Institute (CTI). She graduated from a CUP (Coordinated Undergraduate Program) from Loma Linda University in 1990, and after working at a county hospital for six years, she started MEG Fitness. Margie belongs to SCAN and NE DPGs. She is also a member and past Personal Trainers Special Interest Group (PTSIG) Secretary of NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Assoc.). She also is a member of Toastmasters International, PMA the Independent Book Publishers Association, and IDEA. Margie's book, Just Jump: The No-Fear Business Start-up Guide for Health and Fitness Professionals, is scheduled for release in July, 2008.
A pioneer in wellness, Denice uses a network of registered dietitians to deliver corporate wellness programs nationally. In 2008, consulting dietitians, certified by Wellness Press, can implement a new service, Health FirstSM, a lifestyle “competition” that features an internet component and has risk-reduction outcomes. A nationally recognized speaker and writer on health and wellness topics, Denice co-presented with Dr. Brian Wansink on Mindless Eating at the 2007 FNCE. Denice has self-published, A Dietitian’s Guide to Corporate Health Promotion, available at www.wellnesspress.com. An adjunct professor at Marywood University in Scranton, PA, Denice has served in many ADA and NE leadership positions. She received the 1st national SCAN award for Excellence in Practice in Wellness. As Corporate Health Specialty Chair, Denice shares her expertise in convincing others to use nutrition services at the workplace. Denice welcomes your ideas on how to improve awareness, recognition and evidence for nutrition services at the workplace.
Nadine Fisher is a nutrition and technology consultant and entrepreneur located in the Midwest specializing in Web site design and development, emerging business technology and health focused programs. In addition to owning Nutrition Networks Web Solutions, Nadine is a writer and editor for a variety of nutrition related publications including the Ventures Newsletter, Iowa Dietetic Association Bulletin and the weekly e-zine Tech Talk. As part of her active role as a Board Member for NE, Nadine writes an electronic newsletter and hosts teleconferences for NE members on various technology related topics.
Mary is owner and principal of Nutritional Perspectives, a private practice and consulting firm specializing in nutritional lifestyle change and food education. Expertise includes eating disorders, weight management, vegetarian lifestyle, family nutrition, food allergies, and GI concerns (www.nutritionalperspectives.com). Passionate about nutrition and health since her teen years, Mary grew up cooking and baking for her family of eleven. She earned her degrees at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and at The Ohio State University. She has served as an officer, mentor, speaker, author, and leader in dietetics at national, state, and local levels. A recipient of the Member of the Year Award of the North Carolina Dietetic Association, she participated as a working member of the MNT Coverage Expansion process with BC/BS of North Carolina. Mary enjoys spending time with her husband, two teenagers, and two cats; traveling; hiking & fitness; gardening; painting; music; and cooking with friends.
Cindy Heroux, RD, is a nationally recognized speaker, author of The Manual That Should Have Come With Your Body and president of Speaking of Wellness, an Orlando based consulting company which provides keynotes, seminars, corporate wellness programs and consulting services to corporations and professional organizations world wide. She is the wellness editor for Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine, a frequent contributor to other publications and also a frequent guest on local and national television. In addition to her success in the field of wellness, Cindy has an extensive background in business, sales and marketing. She spent seven consecutive years in the top ten percent of all sales professionals with IVAC Corp. and Ross Labs and currently provides business development and marketing expertise to small and large companies alike. Through the merger of creative approaches to both wellness and business, Cindy is dedicated to improving the quality of your life and increasing your success.
Michele Chynoweth, RD, CDE, has been in private practice in nutrition therapy and diabetes self management education for 20 plus years. Her bilingual office-based practice has also taken her on the road to federally qualified health centers providing team services for maternal-child health as well as nutrition therapy, home visits for developmentally disabled and collaborative feeding clinics for failure to thrive, autism and obesity. She has been a member of ADA's LPPC, ADA Codes and Coverage Committee and California’s reimbursement co-chair. She has presented at ADA FNCE, PPW, California Dietetic Association. Reimbursement Workshops for CDA and A Plus Nutrition. Served as faculty on Lifescan's Pharmacy Partners in Diabetes Care, AADE Annual Planning Meeting 2006, Task Force member for AADE's Core Concepts in Diabetes Care and AADE’s task force for the position statement on Disabilities and Diabetes Education.. Serves as legislative grassroots liaison to 22nd Congressional District in California.
Emma is the owner of Nutrition for Kids, Teens and Families, a private practice in Ardmore Pennsylvania, specializing in pediatric weight management, disordered eating and nutrition education. Since 2002 Emma has specialized in family nutrition as well as nutrition education (www.emmafogt.com). She gives nutrition classes to school assemblies, YMCA’s and seminars to daycares, pre-schools, elementary and high schools students. Emma earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Vermont, interned at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, then worked on a Masters of Nutrition and Communication from Boston University and a Master of Business Administration from Eastern University. Living outside of Philadelphia with her husband and two children, Emma’s passions are art, painting, yoga/cross training and traveling. She is a member of WM, PADA, and PDA and certified in adolescent and pediatric weight management.
Rebecca is the founder of Rebecca Bitzer, MS, RD & Associates, The Eating and Exercise Experts. Rebecca has been a pioneer in private practice, successfully running her business for over 20 years. Rebecca has been able to combine her nutrition knowledge and business savvy to create a nutrition counseling practice that has grown to three offices, 13 employees and features five full-time Registered Dietitians. Rebecca's most recent entrepreneurial endeavor involved selling one of her practice locations to an ambitious employee who was interested in launching her own nutrition business. This transaction illustrates Rebecca's dedication to the entrepreneurial spirit fostered within NE and her commitment to a mentoring approach within her own practice. Rebecca is pleased to be a mentor coordinator and looks forward to matching aspiring entrepreneurs with NE volunteer mentors.
Eve Salik MS, RD, is the president of Nutrition by Eve, LLC, a private nutrition practice located in Manhattan. She uses an individualized approach based on lifestyle, eating habits, and nutritional goals to achieve optimal health and well being. She specializes in disease prevention and management, weight loss, sports nutrition, pre- and post-natal nutrition, and general wellness. Eve received her RD after completing an internship at Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan and received her Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University. Eve has privately counseled a myriad of clients at health clubs, the New York Stock Exchange, and in doctor’s offices. She has also presented nutrition seminars to large corporations. Eve recognizes that all people have different lifestyles, eating habits, and goals. Eve works with her clients to make small modifications that result in large changes.
Karen is a registered dietitian and freelance journalist specializing in nutrition, health and wellness. Her work has been published in national women’s and health magazines such as Woman’s Day, Family Circle, Prevention, Cooking Light, Fitness, Shape, Muscle & Fitness Hers, Weight Watchers, Women’s Health, Natural Health, Health and Marie Claire. Karen earned her BA in psychology from Duke University and received her master’s degree in clinical nutrition from New York University. Karen lives in Long Island, New York with her husband and two children. When she’s not busy writing about nutrition, she enjoys cooking, running and playing with her dog.
Anne Marie is a nutrition and health promotion consultant, speaker and trainer from Pittsburgh, PA. She consults with health plans, in research and university settings, and in industry on the development and implementation of lifestyle-based health and wellness programs. She also works as a behavioral therapist in Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Weight Management and Wellness Center, and is co-founder of Collaborative Change Solutions, LLC, an organization that provides training and consultation to health professionals in the practice and application of Motivational Interviewing. Anne Marie has a BS in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of Pittsburgh, an MS in Counseling Psychology and MA in Organizational Psychology from Chatham University. She is a board-eligible National Certified Counselor and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. Anne Marie is an avid runner, road cyclist and mountain biker, oves spending time with family and friends, and roaming through the wooded trails of Western Pennsylvania.
Janet has her Masters degree in Human Nutrition from the University of New Haven and undergraduate degree in psychology from Queens College. Her private practice in Connecticut provides nutritional education and counseling to adolescents and adults. She also works as an evidence analyst for the ADA Evidence-Based Library and volunteers as a consumer peer reviewer for the Cochrane Collaboration, an international non-for-profit organization, providing up to date information about the effects of health care. Janet’s interests in nutrition are varied and when something piques her interest she tends to research it to death. Although a supporter of evidence based research, she also believes in keeping an open mind to new theories and ideas in nutrition that come down the pike and is a great believer in the healing capacity of nutraceuticals. She balances her serious research side with time out for meditation, journal writing and collecting interesting cacti and succulents. |
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Robin Plotkin, RD, LD
Lauren Swann, MS, RD, LDN
Jean Caton, MS, MBA, RD 
Shelley Rael, MS, RD, LD
Jessica Bowhall, MBA, RD, LD
Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD, ACSM-HFI
Wendy Jo Peterson, RD
Shelly Marie, MS, LDN, RD
Pam Cornelius, RD
Kimberly R. Dong, MS, RD, LDN
Kendrin Sonneville, MS, RD, LDN
Penny L. Wilson, RD, LD 
Carol Plotkin, MS, RD
Joanne Lichten, PhD, RD
Marjorie Geiser, RD, NSCA-CPT
Denice Ferko-Adams, MPH, RD, LDN
Nadine Fisher, MS, RD, LD
Mary B. Gross, MS, RD, LDN
Cindy Heroux, RD
Michele Chynoweth, RD, CDE
Emma Fogt, MS, RD, MBA, LDN
Rebecca Bitzer, MS, RD, LD
Eve Salik, MS, RD
Karen Ansel, MS, RD
Anne Marie Kuchera, MS, MA, RD, LDN
Janet Yarrow, MS, RD, LD