Welcome to MAND Moments, a podcast by the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes MS, RDN, CDCES, LDN, CPT . We discuss how she became a dietitian and started her own business. We also explore women's health, her Jamaican background and some interesting facts about Jamaican cuisine.

Latest MAND Initiatives:

Renew your Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Membership by May 31st: https://www.eatrightpro.org/membership/join-renew

Multicultural Recipe Collection!
Link/Webpage: Fill out this google form to submit your recipe:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJtJz6XlgfSyP05kL8bit
SlMpi6v8FyZMKnQFwWIg5SvjnuA/viewform

ANCE is April 5th!

We are very excited about this year's lineup of speakers, vendors and posters. Please click here to view the Day at a Glance.

Registration is now open. Please click here to register.

Bowling with Socials for Success!

Come join Socials for Success for an exciting few rounds of bowling at Lucky Strike in Somerville on Thursday, March 28th at 7pm! This will be a great way to “strike” up conversion and build your dietitian network while having fun. The cost of $15 for MAND members and $25 for Non-MAND members and includes 2 hours of bowling time + rental shoes. This is not an event you would want to spare!

Host of the event: Socials for Success
RSVP Deadline: March 20th
Link:  https://www.eatrightma.org/event/12481

Please get in touch with us:

https://www.eatrightma.org/

https://www.instagram.com/eatrightma/

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Welcome to MAND Moments, a podcast by the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

In this episode, you'll hear from the MAND Director of Public Policy, Sarah Conca. We discuss our Telehealth Townhall meeting, get a recap on current progress, and hear Sarah's analysis on what our lobbyists are doing to advance these bills in the MA State House.

Questions? Contact Sarah Conca at [email protected]

MAND Public Policy: https://www.eatrightma.org/page/legislation-advocacy

MAND's Telehealth Bill - Take Action Now! https://www.eatrightma.org/page/take-action-now

Renew your Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Membership by May 31st: https://www.eatrightpro.org/membership/join-renew

Multicultural Recipe Collection!
Link/Webpage: Fill out this google form to submit your recipe:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJtJz6XlgfSyP05kL8bit
SlMpi6v8FyZMKnQFwWIg5SvjnuA/viewform

Call for Abstracts

You are invited to share your research at the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Convention and Exposition on April 5th, 2024.  

RSVP Deadline: The deadline for abstract submission is January 26th, 2024 at 5:00 PM. 

RSVP Contact: [email protected]

Link/Webpage: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexSsKzzJVhX5UJwwu2ITvI0RSsuZICYxMzVYHjtBOXLfvfVA/viewform

Call for Nominations for MAND 2024 elections
Please send person's name, contact information, and position of interest to [email protected] and [email protected] by the extended date of January 15th  2023.

Current outstanding positions are: 

• Treasurer elect  
• Director Elect State Professional Recruitment coordinator.
• Director State Policy Representative Elect
• Director Elect Public Policy Coordinator 
• MAND Delegate Elect 

Socials for Success: Pesto Making Class at Eataly!

Join Socials for Success as we learn and make Sicilian pesto alla trapanese at Eately on Thursday, January 25th at 6pm!
The link is: https://www.eatrightma.org/event/12471
RSVP Deadline: January 17th

Please get in touch with us:

https://www.eatrightma.org/

https://www.instagram.com/eatrightma/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/72846173946

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1944971

Welcome to MAND Moments, a podcast by the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

In this episode, you'll hear the audio from our Telehealth Townhall meeting. On November 8th, our lobbyists conducted a successful, 2nd town hall with both members and nonmembers to give an update on the status of the TH bills, provide a primer on policy making and how every RD can help advocate for our profession with policy makers at the State House.

Questions? Contact Sarah Conca at [email protected]

MAND Public Policy: https://www.eatrightma.org/page/legislation-advocacy

MAND's Telehealth Bill - Take Action Now! https://www.eatrightma.org/page/take-action-now

Renew your Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Membership by May 31st: https://www.eatrightpro.org/membership/join-renew

Multicultural Recipe Collection!
Submit your favorite recipe! We would love to highlight the unique and diverse foods and customs of our MAND members. All submissions received by May 1, 2024 will be entered into a drawing to receive a prize that supports local, minority owned businesses, and your recipe could be featured on the MAND IDEA webpage!

When/Date: Ongoing
End of recipe collection: May 1st, 2024
RSVP Contact: (For information or questions)
Jamie Ekstrom [email protected] / 508-821-8541
Christine Sinclair [email protected]
Link/Webpage: Fill out this google form to submit your recipe:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJtJz6XlgfSyP05kL8bit
SlMpi6v8FyZMKnQFwWIg5SvjnuA/viewform

Please get in touch with us:

https://www.eatrightma.org/

https://www.instagram.com/eatrightma/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/72846173946

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1944971

Welcome to MAND Moments, a podcast by the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

In this episode, you'll hear about some upcoming events with our organizatio. Then you'll meet Sarah Conca MPA, RDN, LDN, the current MAND Director of Public Policy. She talks about how she got started in the field of dietetics, our Telehealth Reimbursement Bill, and the importance of being an advocate for our profession. 

Contact Sarah Conca at [email protected]

MAND Public Policy: https://www.eatrightma.org/page/legislation-advocacy

MAND's Telehealth Bill - Take Action Now! https://www.eatrightma.org/page/take-action-now

Renew your Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Membership by May 31st: https://www.eatrightpro.org/membership/join-renew

Socials for Success Esplanade Walk & Ice Cream Event:
Date: Sunday June 4th, 1:00PM
Location: Meeting outside the T.J. Maxx on Newbury Street (360 Newbury St, Boston
Cost: $10
RSVP: [email protected]

SEMDA's Upcoming CEU Event: Physical Assessment of Nutrition Status
2 CEU's
When: Wednesday, May 17, 2023; 6:30-8:30pm
Where: In Person Event: Pearl Street United Methodist Church, 415 Pearl Street, Fellowship Hall, Brockton, MA. 02301
RSVP Deadline: Pre-Register on Eventbrite using link below by May 16, 2023, by 8:00 pm
Link to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/physical-assessment-of-nutrition-status-in-person-event-brocktonma-tickets-623562431017

Please get in touch with us:

https://www.eatrightma.org/

https://www.instagram.com/eatrightma/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/72846173946

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1944971

Welcome to MAND Moments, a podcast by the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

In this episode, you'll hear about some upcoming events with our organization. Then you'll meet Sangeeta Pradhan M. Ed, RD, LDN, CDES , the current President-Elect of MAND. She talks about how she got started in the field of dietetics, her vision for our profession, and her desire for RDs to make positive changes on public health outcomes. 

Sangeeta was featured on the podcast Spot On! by Joan Salge Blake. You can find her episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pOFKW7IKvMvh3n4wPIGkM?si=374be5cd796346e3

This is a podcast for Registered Dietitians or anyone interested in our profession. Please get in touch with us:

https://www.eatrightma.org/

https://www.instagram.com/eatrightma/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/72846173946

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1944971

Welcome to MAND Moments, a podcast by the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

In this episode, you'll hear about some upcoming events with our organization, including our annual conference & expo ANCE on March 31st, 2023. Then you'll meet Christina Ypsilantis Karalolos MS, RD, LDN. She served as Co-Char for the planning board for this year's ANCE. She talks about how she got started in the field of dietetics, her involvement in MAND for the past 10+ years, and shares stories from throughout her career. 

This is a podcast for Registered Dietitians or anyone interested in our profession. Please get in touch with us:

https://www.eatrightma.org/
https://www.instagram.com/eatrightma/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/72846173946
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1944971/

Welcome to MAND Moments, a podcast by the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

In this episode, you'll hear about some upcoming events with our organization, including our annual conference & expo ANCE on March 31st, 2023. Then you'll meet Frances Parpos RD, LDN, CDCES, the current President of MAND. She talks about how she got started in the field of dietetics, her involvement in MAND for the past 10+ years, and shares stories from throughout her career. 

This is a podcast for Registered Dietitians or anyone interested in our profession. Please get in touch with us:

https://www.eatrightma.org/
https://www.instagram.com/eatrightma/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/72846173946
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1944971/

Welcome to MAND Moments, a podcast by the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

In this intro episode, you'll hear about what you can expect from our full-length episodes. You'll also learn a bit about our host, Nolan Reese, who is the current Director-Elect of Member Communications with MAND.

This is a podcast for Registered Dietitians or anyone interested in our profession. Please get in touch with us:

https://www.instagram.com/eatrightma/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/72846173946/
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1944971/