Congratulations to NE's 50+ year ADA members!
NE would like to congratulate their members who have passed the "50 year membership in ADA" milestone. Their foresight, vision, and tenacity are a tribute to the profession. We hope that they will continue to mentor younger generations of dietetic entrepreneurs.

50+ Year Members

• Charlotte Clark, MS
• Mary Carole Downing
• Marion Franz, MS, RD, CDE
• Maureen Kachinski, MS, RD, CDE
• Mary LeBlanc, MS
• M. Colleen McCann, MPH, RD
• Barbara McSheffery, MS, RD
• Julia Parker, MEd, RD, LDN
• Dorothy Rowe, PhD, RD
• Valerie Kay Schonberg
• Lou Spearmon, PhD, RD, CD, LPC

Cathy Birch Deics, LRD, LN, CDE, of Bismarck, ND has opened her own business, Centergy Nutrition and Fitness, LLC. Centergy’s mission is to empower you to create your best self through a connection of mind-body and functional fitness, combined with optimal nutrition and life balance awareness ultimately creating more time and invigorating health so you can do the things you value the most. To learn more about Cathy’s business visit her Website at www.mycoachcathy.com.

Marcy S. Gregory, MS, has written her first book, Lose the Belly Fat, published by Booksurge and sold on Amazon. Succinct and informative, this portable, little nutrition guide is written with the perimenopausal woman in mind, but invaluable for anyone who wishes to have a better diet and a flatter stomach – and still enjoy eating! If you would like a copy to review, please contact her at www.MarcyGregory.com.

Norma Stewart, MEd, RD, recently self-published the book BREAKFAST WITH MARTIANS: discover wellness that is out of this world, at home, school and beyond. Children will tune into wellness with poems such as “Mabel the Able Food Label Reader”, “The Dinosaurs Never Washed Their Hands”, “The Sweet Drink Fable” … and many more! Snack and party ideas plus tips and recipes round out this fun resource for families, teachers and school wellness programs. Visit http://www.breakfastwithmartians.com.

Liz Marr, MS, RD, co-founder and principal of Marr Barr, LLC, of Longmont, CO, a public relations firm specializing in food, nutrition and agriculture, was recently elected as chair-elect of Food and Culinary Professionals DPG. Also active in local community endeavors, she was just appointed to the newly formed Boulder County Food and Agriculture Policy Council.

Mary Angela Miller, MS, RD, LD, FADA, has been named the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) 2008 Silver Plate Award Winner in Health Care. Mary is the Administrative Director of Nutrition Services, Ohio State University Medical Center (OSUMC) in Columbus, Ohio. Each year, the Silver Plates recognize the industry’s most outstanding and accomplished foodservice operators in nine key segments that honor operator leaders who show extraordinary dedication, creativity and achievement in their segments of operation.

Molly Kellogg, RD, LCSW, had so much demand for her training videos for counseling skills that she developed the Toolbox for Nutrition Counseling Education. Over 50 colleges use these video vignettes, case studies and in-class exercises. The Toolbox complements the Practice Workbook she published last year for practicing dietitians who want to advance their counseling skills. Her Counseling Intensive workshop is being offered in seven cities in 2008. Find free monthly Counseling Tips at www.mollykellogg.com.

Jodi Citrin Greebel, MS, RD, CDN, co-authored her first book The Little Black Apron: A Single Girl’s Guide to Cooking with Style and Grace, published by Adams Media. It offers hilarious commentary, sexy anecdotes, and tangible solutions to healthy simple cooking. Chapters guide you through essential utensils, pantry staples, nutritional tips and basic cooking techniques. Delicious and nutritious recipes for single-serving weeknight meals cover main courses, salads, side dishes, and desserts. For information visit www.thelittleblackapron.com.

Tammy Beasley, RD, CSSD, LD, has been asked to be on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the College of Human Sciences of Auburn University, her alma mater. She is looking forward to giving back to the university that sparked and nurtured her own love of nutrition and food science.

Caryn Nistico, MS, RD, CDN, executive producer of “Beat the Disease…Nutritionally” and “Here’s To Your Health,” announces her show’s on www.youtube.com under Registered Dietitian. Guests on the show include NE members Rita Batheja, MS, RD, CDN, and Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN. At FNCE she videotaped NE members Shelly Marie, MS, RD, LDN, and Elisa Zied, MS, RD, CDN. To see commercials from the shows go to www.foodandnutritionnetwork.com.

Bridget Swinney, MS, RD, is happy to announce the arrival of her third book Baby Bites; Everything You Need to Know about Feeding Babies and Toddlers in One Handy Book. (Her other books are Eating Expectantly and Healthy Food for Healthy Kids.) This summer she completed a media tour for Baby Bites, appearing on TV in Portland, OR, Seattle, Vancouver, BC, Houston and Dallas. She also launched her web site, www.healthyfoodzone.com and blog, www.babybitesbook.blogspot.com.

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RD, is pleased to announce the publication of her new book Cholesterol Down: 10 simple steps to lower your cholesterol in 4 weeks—without prescription drugs (Three Rivers Press, original pub. date Jan. 2, 2007). The book is available at bookstores nationwide. You can learn more about the author and her book at www.DrJanet.com or www.CholesterolDownBook.com.

Congratulations to Shelly Marie, MS, LDN, RD! Shelly was named as one of the seven ‘America’s Brightest Speaking Stars’ and was given the title America’s Favorite Modern-Day Southern Belle™ at their speaking seminar in May 2007. Shelly and the other stars are currently touring the speaking and media circuit discussing their passions and personal stories of triumph! Shelly’s passion—nutrition, etiquette, and fitness, of course! To learn more about all the stars, visit www.speakingstars.com.

Betsy Oriolo, MS, RD, LD, CDE, of Total Nutrition Therapy, LLC now provides three CD Roms entitled: Diabetes Nutrition Tool Kit, Diabetes Education Kit for RD’s & CDE’s, and Nutrition Education Menus and Handouts for RD’s. The CDs are filled with colorful, graphic designed client education handouts on diabetes, gestational diabetes, weight management menus and more! All materials are RD reviewed and evidence based. Save time and impress your clients! For more information visit www.eatright123.com.

Emma Fogt, MS, RD, MBA, LDN, is working with Dietz and Watson Inc. and Chef/ Proprietor Walter Staib on the “Fretz Kitchen” as a nutrition expert for healthier menus. The Fretz Kitchen in Philadelphia provides tips and techniques from the nation’s top chefs and reaches 29 million viewers. Emma promotes the Healthier Lifestyle products for Dietz and Watson Inc., meats and artisan cheeses.

Anita Young’s, RD, most recent endeavor as owner of Graphic Awakening, Inc. is redesigning the Bay Area Region Nutrition Network Web site to introduce the Champions for Change Campaign. Anita is committed to publishing aesthetically pleasing, user-friendly Web sites! Her next big projects include classified ad automation to the CDA Web site, www.dietitian.org, and the addition of client profiles to her newly redesigned Web site, www.graphicawakening.com. Contact Anita at anita@graphicawakening.com for custom Web sites and marketing media!

Annie Kay, MS, RD, Registered Yoga Teacher, will be doing several workshops blending yoga and nutrition for healthy weight in Boston area yoga centers in October. Check www.anniebkay.com for details.

Stacey Newsome, RD, LD, CDE, recently opened a private practice as a Nutrition Therapist and Life Coach in June 2007. Stacey graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, AL and completed her internship requirements through Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. She has over 15 years experience in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her specialties include diabetes, weight management, and eating disorders. She has offices in the Roswell and Lilburn suburbs of Atlanta.

Jackie Newgent, RD, is pleased to announce the release of her cookbook, The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook: The whole food approach to great taste and healthy eating. Published by American Diabetes Association, this is the first-ever major whole food cookbook for people with diabetes. What’s more, it’s for anyone wanting to eat fresher, healthier, more natural fare. Taste comes first in the book’s 150 enticing recipes, and absolutely nothing is artificial! Visit her Web site: www.jackienewgent.com.

Meri Raffetto, RD, LDN, with Real Living Nutrition is now licensing their online weight management programs for dietitians to use with their clients. The programs are three-tiered including a lifestyle and diet assessment, weekly e-learning modules, and their exclusive e-counseling sessions so dietitians can meet with their clients in a secure environment online. Dietitians receive use of the programs, their own web page, customized welcome letters, and a client management system. For more information visit: http://www.reallivingnutrition.com/CertifiedProviders.aspx or contact Meri at meri@reallivingnutrition.com or 919.744.9595.

Lorraine Huntley, MEd, RD, CPT, is pleased to announce the opening of her private training studio “Right Balance Consulting” in Edwardsville, IL. This studio will offer individuals an atmosphere where they can receive customized and private strength training and nutrition consulting. As a dietitian and personal trainer, she is able to counsel clients on the importance of nutrition and fitness. Her studio will also offer small group sessions, couples training, bride-to-be programs and weekly/monthly nutrition classes. Lorraine is also a consultant for Health Management Resources ™ Healthy Solutions®.

Sandy Nissenberg, MS, RD, will have her twelfth book released in March 2007. Quick Meal Solutions, co-written with Audrey Wright, MS, and Margaret Bogle, PhD, RD, is published by John Wiley & Sons, New York. This book follows others such as Eating Right from 8-18: Nutrition Solutions for Parents, Brown Bag Success: Making Healthy Lunches Your Kids Won’t Trade, The Everything Kids’ Cookbook, and Quick Meals for Healthy Kids and Busy Parents. Check out Sandy’s website www.kidsliketoeat.com for a complete listing of all her books.

Maye Musk, MS, RD, past Nutrition Entrepreneurs DPG Chair and recipient of the Outstanding Nutrition Entrepreneurs’ award, has been asked to give a talk at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition (FNCE) for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Forum, Monday, October 1, 2007, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. in Philadelphia. The title is “Discover Secrets to Successfully Marketing Yourself.” A great honor! For more information, contact Maye via her website www.mayemusk.com.

Kyle Shadix, MS, RD’s business, Nutrition and Culinary Consultants (NCC), was taken over by the WPP, the world’s largest communications company, adding to the WPP’s list of advertising, marketing and communications service companies. Under the leadership of the The Food Group, NCC provides strategic science-based guidance and showcases the services of registered dietitians (RD’s), trained chefs and other specialists. NCC provides skilled, credible food and nutrition services to the food, beverage and wellness industries. For more information on Nutrition and Culinary Consultants, visit www.culinarynutritionists.com.

Nancy Clark, MS, RD, is happy to announce that her book Nancy Clark’s Food Guide for Marathoners: Tips for Everyday Champions was released in a new second edition in April. This “how to” guide is perfect for novice marathoners, such as those in marathon training programs. Bulk orders are available via www.nancyclarkrd.com.

Mary Saucier Choate, MS, RD, LD, has authored a new book, Better Eating for Life - An easy, step-by-small-step guide to your best nutritional health ever!, created for consumers and nutrition educators. Handouts include: portion “cue sheet,” meal and menu guides, speedy meals ready in 2 to 20 minutes, “Super Snacking,” MyPyramid Food Shopping list and much more. Visit www.coopfoodstore.com/html/BetterEat_Home.html for more information or contact Mary at mary@coopfoodstore.com.

April Rudat, MEd, RD, LDN, published her first book Oh Yes You Can Breast Feed Twins this spring. April’s book is a practical, fun, and educational guide to breastfeeding and parenting multiples. April also imparts readers with nutrition tips for each stage from lactation through the toddler years. Oh Yes You Can Breast Feed Twins will be available at all major online book retailers. For more information, visit www.ohyesyoucanbreastfeedtwins.com.

Roberta Schwartz Wennik, MS, RD, just signed a contract with Glaceau to be their Seattle area spokesperson where she will be doing print and broadcast marketing for the company. She also has been busy marketing Drawing the Line on Calories, Carbs, and Fat, her patented food, exercise, and activity tracker/diary (see more at www.advantagediets.com). Also, look for it in the NASCO 2007 nutrition catalog. Roberta is also spearheading the establishment of a local NE group.

Anne Fletcher, MS, RD, is pleased to announce the publication of her sixth book by Houghton Mifflin in January. As part of her media tour for Weight Loss Confidential: How Teens Lose Weight and Keep It Off – And What They Wish Parents Knew, she appeared on the Today Show and the CBS Early Show. Jane Brody of the NY Times devoted an entire column to the book, and it was also featured in USA Today, USA Weekend, and at the recent Centers for Obesity Research and Education conference in New York City.

Christine M. Palumbo, MBA, RD’s entrepreneurial career was profiled in an article in Chicago’s Daily Herald newspaper. In January, she appeared on Dean Richards’ FoodTime show on 50,000 watt radio station WGN discussing healthy eating habits. Christine presented Network Your Way to Career Success to the Arkansas Dietetic Association and the Chicago Dietetic Association. She also presented Current Nutritional Research Applied to Dentistry: The Latest on Weight Management, Antioxidants, Caries and Carbohydrates to the Chicago Odontographic Society. She writes the new Good Sense Eating column for Chicago Parent. Christine serves on the Board of Directors of the ADA as well as the ADA Honors Committee.

After 22 years as an employee at Hitchcock Healthcare in Aiken, SC, Cynthia F. Catts, RD, has opened her own practice. Cyndi specializes in weight reduction, diabetes avoidance and management, cholesterol lowering and eating disorders. For more information, contact Cyndi at cattfood@bellsouth.net.

Angela B. Moore, MS, RD, of FitLife of Fraser Valley recently launched a new interactive web site at www.fitlifeoffraser.com. Angela created the majority of the web site herself in a DOT NET Nuke environment. DOT NET Nuke is a web based design strategy/program that allows you to custom design your site to include a personal look and feel. By being able to create a site on your own, you can keep client data filed there completely private and confidential. Contact Angela at angela@fitlifeoffraser.com for more web site development information.

A message from Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N: My tenure as ex-officio and coordinator of this column is winding down. It has been a great honor to serve as a leader of this dynamic group. In my final column, I am happy to announce my own news – I have been elected to the position of Delegate to the American Dietetic Association representing the Florida affiliate. Until we meet again, please continue to use the free resources at www.RD411.com and stay in touch. You may contact me at NCtheRD@aol.com.

 
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