Greetings From President Monica |
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Fall 2021
Dear California Academy Members,
I want to express my gratitude in having the privilege of being your president and to be able to provide the latest updates from your CA Academy and the entire Executive Board.
The Executive Board has selected a new Executive Director after an extensive search for the candidate that best fits the needs of the California Affiliate. Keep reading....
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Are you an intern or recent graduate who is registration-eligible and studying for the RDN exam? Are you a student who would like to start preparing for the exam? Are you just curious about the exam? The Education Council of the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recorded a webinar with three experts to help you prepare for the RDN registration exam. Click to listen: RD PREP EXAM-20210514 0100-1
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Support the
CA Academy Foundation
It's Quick and Easy to Make a Donation
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scroll down to the bottom of the page to the "Follow Us On Social Media" section. Click on the Amazon icon and it will take you to the Amazon website. Each time you order from Amazon through the CA Academy website, Amazon will make a donation to the California Academy Foundation.
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Scholarship applications must be received by Wednesday, December 15th. If a student Academy member would like to apply for a scholarship, please hold off on registering for the summit. Scholarship recipients will be notified beginning the week of December 20. Complete the scholarship application.
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CA Academy Executive Director
Carrie Der Garabedian, MBA, RDN, CFPM is our new CA Academy Executive Director as of November 1, 2021. Carrie served as the CA Academy Secretary-Treasurer for the past 3-1/2 years, was on the Nominating Committee and is a past Central Valley District President. She is currently a Public Policy Rep for her State Assemblyperson, Senator and Congressman. She is also the recipient of the CA Academy Carol Hayes Torio Excellence in Management Award and the Crystal Award for Exceptional Volunteerism. She has worked for over 20+ years in California's Central Valley as a Food Service Director with a $2.5 million dollar fiduciary responsibility overseeing multiple department operations. Please welcome Carrie
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CA Academy Secretary-Treasurer
Matthew J. Landry, PhD, RDN, LDN has been appointed to serve until May 31, 2021. Matt is a post-doctoral research fellow at the Stanford University Prevention Research Center and the Stanford University School of Medicine specializing in plant based diet initiatives. He serves as the Academy Cultures Of Gender and Age (COGA) Member Interest Group (MIG) Chairperson and is a general committee member of the Academy Legislative and Public Policy Committee. Please welcome Matt!
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Los Angeles Region just sponsored a Diversity,Equity and Inclusion DICAS Webinar Workshop. A recording is posted on our website. Click the link to view the LAR DEI DICAS Workshop 2021.
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Academy Nominates California RDN
to Serve on USDA Equity Commission
Avtar Nijjer-Sidhu, PhD, MS, RDN, is one of two RDNs the Academy has nominated to serve on a new Equity Commission to examine racial equity issues within the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its programs. According to the USDA, “The purpose of the EC is to advise the Secretary of Agriculture by facilitating identification of critical USDA programs, policies, systems, structures and practices that contribute to barriers to inclusion or access, systemic discrimination or exacerbate or perpetuate racial, economic, health and social disparities.”
Avtar is a Central Valley District member. She is an Assistant Professor and Co-Course Director for the Physician’s Role in the Health System Program at California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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SAVE THE DATE!!
The 2022 CA Academy Annual Conference
Thursday, April 21 to Saturday, April 23, 2022
Innovative Practices and Approaches to Building A Resilient Food System
Location: Oakland Marriott
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2021 Academy
Medallion Award
Recipient
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Linda Gigliotti,
MS, RDN, CDCES, CSOWM, FAND
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OUR MAILING ADDRESS HAS CHANGED
California Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
California Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Foundation
35221 John Albert Drive
Madera, California 93636
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Orange District Event
Saturday, December 7, 2021
6:00 - 7:00 pm
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Looking for the Perfect Job? |
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New jobs are added daily.
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BEWARE OF PHISHING EMAILS
California Academy Members - Please be aware of emails originating from addresses unfamiliar to you. These may likely be "phishing" emails. If a member of leadership emails you and asks for an immediate response, money, gift cards, or anything out of the ordinary this could be a computer attempting to hack your system or share corrupt files. Please check the email address carefully for accuracy as the phony addresses are usually a few digits or numbers off. Do not respond or forward these emails. Thank you for keeping our safety and security in mind!
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Member Benefits Update
Need a resource to help clarify the difference between
a Registered Dietitian and a "Nutritionist"?
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Licensure
The Academy is currently implementing an Incident Reporting Tool (IRT) form that can be used for reporting success and harm as well as facilitate stakeholder and policymakers' understanding of the value of qualified RDN care. Access at the bottom of the California Academy website home page: https://www.dietitian.org.
Licensure is The Academy's #1 priority. A State Landscape Task Force meets monthly and will suggest resource allocation changes as needed to help states obtain licensure.
CA Academy lobbyists are recommending endorsement of certain bills and/or to align with specific coalitions. These actions will help to enhance political capital by aligning the CA Academy with sponsoring organization(s).
Legislative Ambassadors are working to establish connections with local, state and federal legislative leaders.
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State Public Policy Updates:
CA Academy will be scheduling in person District Advocacy Summits in Spring 2022.
Campaign for Equity in Obesity Care (CEOC)
CEOC is unique. From its founding by recognized leaders in Latino, African American, and Asian American/Pacific Islander communities, the campaign has grown steadily, both in numbers and in reach. It is a grassroots-based campaign, building public awareness while focusing on listening and learning in order to give voice to individual experience, creating a two-way conversation that ensures buy-in from those most in need on how best to tackle obesity in their own lives and communities
The Academy asked the CA Academy to collaborate with and provide financial support for CEOC. The CEOC is working hard to support this important state initiative as well as the Federal Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA). Having a seat at this table could mean that an RDN will contribute and help to shape state policies that will eventually turn into laws. The Executive Board is presently researching the CA Academy’s potential level of support. More to come on this campaign. STAY TUNED!
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