| President
Khrysta Baig Elected 2017-2020 |
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As the KAND President, I am honored to be leading our board. During my time in this role, I plan to focus on action-based changes to better serve the profession and the public. |
| President-Elect
Kathy Irwin Elected 2018-2021 |
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I plan to engage as many RDNs as possible by offering an avenue of timely information to benefit the well being of our patients and community. I hope to encourage RDNs to practice at the top of their scope with confidence. |
| Past President/Bylaws
Janet Buck Elected 2016-2019 |
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| Secretary
Lindsay Miesel Elected 2018-2020 |
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As secretary, I will act as a liaison between KAND’s executive committee and its members. I want members to feel informed, valued, and supported and will communicate objectives and activities to you while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records. I will also happily answer or re-direct any questions you might have. |
| Treasurer
Sarah Griswold Elected 2018-2020 |
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My goal as Treasurer will be to ensure fiscal responsibility to support the programs and mission of KAND. With my prior experience on the board, I understand the process of annual budgeting and the desire to maintain solvency for the future of our organization. I hope to support board members in spending their allocated funds and to offer timely financial reports to both the board and members. |
| Nominating Chair
Jeanne Davis Elected 2017-2019 |
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| Nominating Chair-Elect & Membership Directory
Carolyn Perry-Burst Elected 2017-2019 |
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| Nominating Committee
Rachel Ignomirello Elected 2018-2019 |
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As a member of the Nominating Committee, my mission is to help find and assemble future KAND officers. KAND is a wonderful opportunity to network and to advance our profession. |
| CPI Chair/Sponsorship
Megan Rodgers Elected 2017-2019 |
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This year I hope to leverage dietitian services through the continued use of the Referral Directory. I plan to continue to strengthen relationships between KAND and outside organizations. I also will help plan the legislative breakfast, so any new ideas are welcome! |
| Awards and Scholarship
Kristen Clay Elected 2017-2019 |
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This will be my second year serving as the Awards and Scholarship Chair. I will continue my goal of highlighting KAND’s exceptional members . |
| Legislation/Advocacy
Shanthi Appelo Elected 2018-2020 |
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As KAND Legislative Chair, I plan to disseminate information regarding national and state level legislation to our members. In line with AND and TAND, I will keep members updated with calls to action. I will be planning the legislative breakfast or similar event. Through this term, I hope to network and build friendships with other KAND dietitians. |
| Volunteer Reporter & Historian
Karen Wetherall Appointed 2015-Present |
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I have created an electronic photo presentation of KAND’s 70 year history. I welcome photos members may have of awards won or other KAND past events. I enjoy documenting current KAND events, photographing annual award winners, and highlighting KAND accomplishments to TAND for distribution to TN RDNs. |
| NNM/Media Chair/Media Spokesperson
Andrea Kendrick Appointed 2017-2019 |
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In my role I hope to promote the RD in our area. I would love to see more KAND RDs share with KAND when they are on various media platforms so we can show our local community sound nutrition information. |
| Webmaster
Khrysta Baig Appointed 2015-Present |
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As Webmaster, I am working behind the scenes to keep our website updated. I’m working to automate some of the forms in an effort to keep our board more connected. |
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As student delegate, my mission is to be a strong source of communication between KAND and the student body. I am honored to be able to serve and be further involved with KAND. If you ever need any information or have any questions, please feel free to contact me. |
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