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Tracey Bates, mph, rdn, ldn

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Accomplishments


Leadership Achievements

Editor - Public Health/Community Nutrition (PH/CN) Nutrition Care Process (NCP) Toolkit - Public Health/Community Nutrition (PH/CN) Dietetic Practice Group (DPG) and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

  • Developed outline of key content and timeline for completion. recruited content authors and reviewers from Public Health/Community Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group and dietetic associations from other countries for first collaborative international practice resource; assigned sections to volunteer authors, coordinated review process, authored content section, reviewed and edited submissions by authors and prepared toolkit for publication


House of Delegates Mentor Program Co-Chair - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

  • Recruited seasoned delegates to serve as mentors; matched new delegates with mentors based on delegate position, experience and practice area; presented first "Mentoring 101" Webinar for mentors; distributed Mentoring 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know guidebooks to all mentors; assisted with orientation for new delegates; wrote and distributed monthly e-messages tailored for mentors and mentees; planned and organized Mentor Program networking, leadership and professional development annual event; coordinated first HOUSEwarming Party to facilitate networking of mentors and mentees, delegates, diversity leaders and Academy leaders; revised Mentor Program guidelines; facilitated creation of "Survival Strategies for the House of Delegates"; compiled library of resources; facilitated first House of Delegates Mentor Program evaluation


Delegate - North Carolina Dietetic Association (NCDA)

  • Presented professional development Webinars for members - first affiliate to provide Webinars on House of Delegates (HOD) mega issues; served as presenter for the NCDA Annual Meeting and Expo; utilized social media to communicate with NCDA members regarding HOD mega issues; provided social media training to the House of Delegates; chosen to serve as a Table Facilitator for HOD meetings; visited NCDA districts to present HOD mega issues; presented to dietetics education programs providing outreach regarding the association and the HOD mega issues; created HOD page on the NCDA website; wrote "From the Academy House to Yours" updates in the bimonthly NCDA e-letter; facilitated member input survey on HOD mega issues; served on the NCDA Public Policy Panel planning NCDA Public Policy Workshop plenary parties, Public Policy 101 training, advocacy workshop, and legislative day


President - North Carolina Dietetic Association (NCDA)

  • Applied for and was the first affiliate to receive an Academy strategic planning grant - resulted in new NCDA vision, mission and strategic plan; held NCDA member logo design contest; led membership recruitment campaign - won affiliate award for increase in membership; set policy for creation of NCDA Student Advisory Council; established policy for NCDA to contribute annually to the Academy Foundation; achieved recognition of RDs as providers of MNT reimbursement from Blue Cross and Blue Shield; organized statewide videoconference training on credentialing process and new MNT benefit; partnered with the Academy and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in an MNT outcomes research study, for which positive outcomes resulted in an increase in reimbursement for credentialed and licensed RDs; achieved amendment of licensure law to allow for future revisions to align with current scope of practice and standardized language; established NCDA Public Policy award (recognized State Board of Education for adopting Healthy Active Children Policy, NC Childhood Obesity Study Committee for nutrition and physical activity policy recommendations, and NC General Assembly legislators for support with dietetics licensure law amendment); became one of the largest state delegations to attend the Academy Public Policy Workshop; revised NCDA Nutrition Care Manual to include new practice related topics and for the first time bilingual client education materials; revised and created first electronic version of the NCDA Officers Manual


Annual Meeting Chair - North Carolina Dietetic Association (NCDA)

  • Planned NCDA Annual Meeting & Expo; created first guidelines and application packet for exhibitors, proposal application for speakers, and proposal application and review process for poster presentations; developed Annual Meeting policies for NCDA Officers Manual; increased continuing education credit hours; offered culinary demos; added presentation and book signings by authors; expanded the number of exhibitors, including dietetics education programs and non-profit organizations; achieved record attendance; reduced expenses; surpassed revenue goals set by the NCDA Board resulting in increased donations to a local food security organization and the NCDA Foundation for scholarships, grants and research projects


Public Relations Chair - Durham-Chapel Hill Dietetic Association

  • Coordinated Durham-Chapel Hill Dietetic Association (DCHDA) media and promotional outreach; wrote and disseminated press releases; responded to media inquiries; coordinated, in partnership with the Raleigh District Dietetic Association, Meredith College Master of Science in Nutrition Program and Slow Food Triangle, an annual Film Feastival screening films and hosting panel discussion about healthy, sustainable food with proceeds benefiting the Inter-faith Food Shuttle; served as Editor for and contributor to the National Nutrition Month niche magazine insert in The Herald-Sun newspaper; recruited volunteers and assisted with promotion for CANstruction fundraiser for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina; planned and participated in DCHDA and Inter-faith Food Shuttle community garden work days; promoted the association and profession with dietetic professionals and students, other health professionals and the community; served on NCDA Marketing Committee developing strategic marketing plan for the association


President - Durham-Chapel Hill Dietetic Association

  • Achieved record increase in membership; expanded member networking and professional development with record continuing education offerings; improved student outreach, including participating in career panels, offering student scholarship, providing mentoring opportunities, and hosting joint meeting with dietetic education program involving presentation of student projects; increased local media and community outreach with National Nutrition Month promotional campaign; expanded public policy and advocacy efforts; coordinated three different benefits for food security; recognized state legislator for food security and nutrition advocacy with inaugural Public Policy Award


Awards

Association

  • Leadership Institute - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Leadership Development Training - American Community Gardening Association
  • Member of the Year - Durham-Chapel Hill Dietetic Association, Raleigh District Dietetic Association, North Carolina Dietetic Association, and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year - Durham-Chapel Hill District Dietetic Association, North Carolina Dietetic Association, and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Public Policy Workshop Scholarship - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Marjorie M. Donnelly Award - North Carolina Dietetic Association Foundation


Employment

  • Friend of Child Nutrition Award - Child Nutrition Services, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
  • Outstanding Service Award - North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network
  • Presidents' Circle Nutrition Education Award for Department of Veterans Affairs MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans (Development Team) - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Excellence in Public Affairs Awards for Department of Veterans Affairs MOVE! Program (Development Team) - Veterans Health Administration
  • Employee of the Quarter Award - Durham County Health Department
  • Winner's Circle Partner in Excellence Award - North Carolina Prevention Partners


Education
  • Magna Cum Laude - North Carolina State University
  • Golden Chain Honor Society (Elected Secretary) - North Carolina State University
  • Phi Psi Textile Academic Fraternity (Elected Pledge President) - North Carolina State University
  • Fellows Leadership Development Program - North Carolina State University
  • Deans List - North Carolina State University
  • Merit Award - North Carolina State University
  • Steel Heddle Prestige Scholarship
  • Young Menswear Association Scholarship
  • Garner Lions Club Scholarship
  • Alpha Theta Alpha Delta Scholarship
  • Raleigh Engineers Club Scholarship
  • Wal-Mart Scholarship
  • Valedictorian - Garner Senior High School


Publications

  • 2013-14 Menu Templates. North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.

  • ​North Carolina's Plan to Address Obesity: Healthy Weight and Healthy Communities, Eat Smart Move More North Carolina. (Reviewer)

  • Public Health/Community Nutrition (PH/CN) Nutrition Care Process Toolkit, Public Health/Community Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Editor)

  • 2012-13 Menu Templates. North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program​.

  • Growing Safer Gardens. North Carolina State University, North Carolina Cooperative Extension and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (Reviewer)

  • Breakfast is Brain Fuel, North Carolina Division of Public Health and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

  • 2011-12 Menu Templates. North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program​​.

  • Serve Up a Healthier You Child Nutrition Staff Wellness Toolkit, North Carolina Division of Public Health and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

  • “Position of the American Dietetic Association: Child and Adolescent Nutrition Assistance Programs”, Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 2010;110: 791-799. (Reviewer)

  • School Gardens in North Carolina: Growing Healthy Students, Planting Seeds for Life-Long Learning.  North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.

  • Enjoy More Fruits and Veggies, North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.

  • Nutrition and Coordinated School Health. North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.

  • School Meals Going Green. North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.

  • Take the North Carolina Fruits & Veggie Challenge Toolkit, North Carolina Fruits & Veggies Nutrition Coalition.

  • 2010-11 Menu Templates and Newsletters. North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.

  • Pediatric Nutrition Course, North Carolina Division of Public Health, Nutrition Services Branch; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (Reviewer)

  • Making the Connection Bulletin Board Toolkit, North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.

  • Families Walking the Walk, North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.

  • Familias que hacen lo que aconsejan, North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.

  • ​Child Nutrition Walking the Walk, North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.

  • El personal de nutrición de los niños que hacen lo que aconsejan, North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.

  • 2009-10 Menu Templates and Newsletters. North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.

  • Offer versus Serve, North  Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.
  • Twelve Quick and Easy Ways to Promote School Meals, North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.
  • Doce maneras rápidas y fáciles de promover las comidas de la escuela, North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.
  • Twelve Tips for Nutrition Education, North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.
  • Doce consejos sobre cómo educar a los estudiantes acerca de la nutrición. North Carolina Division of Public Health, North Carolina Nutrition Education and Training Program.

  • Local Wellness Policy Success Story, “Reading In and Between the Lines - Anson County Schools”, North Carolina Action for Healthy Kids. 

  • Local Wellness Policy Success Story, “Wellness Buzz - Clay County Schools”, North Carolina Action for Healthy Kids. 

  • Local Wellness Policy Success Story, “Forging a Trail to Family Fitness - Graham County Schools”, North Carolina Action for Healthy Kids.

  • Local Wellness Policy Success Story, “Wild About Wellness - Richmond County Schools”, North Carolina Action for Healthy Kids.

  • Fruit and Veggie Nutrition Education Resources for Grades K-5, North Carolina Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), North Carolina Division of Public Health and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
  • Fruit and Veggie Lesson Plans for Grades K-5, North Carolina Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), North Carolina Division of Public Health and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
  • Bates T, Andersen K, Carriker S. Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference, North Carolina Division of Public Health, Nutrition Services Branch, and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Child Nutrition Services.
  • Fit Nutrition for Preschoolers, North Carolina Division of Public Health, Child and Adult Care Feeding Program. (Reviewer)
  • Schneider L, Albright J, Andersen K, Bates T, Beth D, Dunn C, Ezzell J, Sullivan C and Vodicka S. Prepare to Eat More Meals at Home.
  • Schneider L, Albright J, Andersen K, Bates T, Beth D, Dunn C, Ezzell J, Sullivan C and Vodicka S. Breastfeed Your Baby.
  • Schneider L, Albright J, Andersen K, Bates T, Beth D, Dunn C, Ezzell J, Sullivan C and Vodicka S. Enjoy More Fruits and Veggies.
  • Schneider L, Albright J, Andersen K, Bates T, Beth D, Dunn C, Ezzell J, Sullivan C and Vodicka S. Choose to Move More Everyday.
  • Schneider L, Albright J, Andersen K, Bates T, Beth D, Dunn C, Ezzell J, Sullivan C and Vodicka S. Re-Think Your Drink.
  • Schneider L, Albright J, Andersen K, Bates T, Beth D, Dunn C, Ezzell J, Sullivan C and Vodicka S. Right-size Your Portions.
  • Schneider L, Albright J, Andersen K, Bates T, Beth D, Dunn C, Ezzell J, Sullivan C and Vodicka S. Tame the Tube.
  • FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Veterans Health Administration Handbook 1109.4. (Reviewer)
  • Eat Smart: North Carolina Bring Fresh Produce to Your Setting, Eat Smart Move More North Carolina. (Reviewer)
  • Screening and Management of Overweight and Obesity. Washington, DC: VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline Working Group, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs and Health Affairs, Department of Defense, December 2006. Office of Quality and Performance Publication 10Q-CPG/Obesity-06. (Reviewer)
  • “Position of the American Dietetic Association: The Roles of Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention “, Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Vol. 106, No. 11, 2006, p. 1717-1916. (Reviewer)
  • Eat Smart Move More NC’s Plan To Prevent Overweight, Obesity And Related Chronic Diseases. (Reviewer)
  • Veterans Health Administration NUTRITION STATUS CLASSIFICATION SCHEME HANDBOOK 1109.1. (Reviewer)
  • MANAGING OVERWEIGHT AND/OR OBESITY FOR VETERANS EVERYWHERE (MOVE!) PROGRAM, Veterans Health Administration Handbook, 1101.1, March 2006. (Writing Team)
  • Website, www.healthierusveterans.va.gov, HealthierUS Veterans, Joint Initiative of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • WEIGHT MANAGEMENT ONLINE TRAINING DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC TRAINING MODULES, Managing Overweight/Obesity for Veterans Everywhere (MOVE!) Program, United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Writing Team)
  • QUICK START MANUAL, Managing Overweight/Obesity for Veterans Everywhere (MOVE!) Program, United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Writing Team)
  • CLINICAL REFERENCE MANUAL, Weight Management, Managing Overweight/Obesity for Veterans Everywhere (MOVE!) Program, United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Writing Team)
  • POCKET GUIDE FOR MEDICAL PROVIDERS, POCKET GUIDE FOR PRIMARY CARE NURSING STAFF, POCKET GUIDE FOR DIETITIANS, POCKET GUIDE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, POCKET GUIDE FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SPECIALISTS, Managing Overweight/Obesity for Veterans Everywhere (MOVE!) Program, United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Writing Team)
  • Website, www.move.va.gov, MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans, United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Nutrition Care Manual, North Carolina Dietetic Association. (Reviewer)
  • Eat Smart Standards Resource Documents: Concessions, Fundraising, Rewards and Incentives, School Celebrations, School Stores, Vending, Compares the Winner’s Circle Healthy Dining Program to the Eat Smart Standards. (Writing Team)
  • Eat Smart: NC’s Recommended Standards for All Foods Available in School. (Reviewer)


Presentations - professional meetings

2014

  • "Breakfast is Brain Fuel", North Carolina PTA Emerging Leaders Conference

  • "Farm to School Update", North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 4 Policy Update

2013

  • "Smart Snacks Sold in School”, North Carolina School Connection Webinar

  • "Nutrition Education: Eat to Learn, Learn to Eat”, North Carolina Healthful Living Coordinators Meeting

  • "Nutrition Services and Reimbursement”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Webinar

  • "Nutrition Services and Reimbursement”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors

  • "Eat to Learn, Learn to Eat”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • "Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in NC”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • "Breakfast is Brain Fuel”, Healthy Schools Institute

  • "Continuing Education/Professional Development and Competencies”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors

  • "Nutrition Priorities, Policy and Practice”, North Carolina Dietetic Association NC General Assembly Legislative Day

  • "Future Practice and Food and Nutrition Insecurity”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Conference and Expo

  • "Future Practice and Food and Nutrition Insecurity”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors

2012

  • "Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Priority Areas”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Advocacy Day

  • "Public Health and Community Nutrition and Continuum of Professional Progression and Growth”, Raleigh District Dietetic Association

  • "Public Health and Community Nutrition and Continuum of Professional Progression and Growth”, Durham-Chapel Hill District Dietetic Association

  • "Public Health and Community Nutrition and Continuum of Professional Progression and Growth”, North Carolina Dietetic Association and North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network Webinar

  • "House of Delegates Mega Issues and Updates”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors Webinar

  • "Public Health and Community Nutrition and Continuum of Professional Progression and Growth”, North Carolina Association Board of Directors Strategic Planning

  • "Eat to Learn, Learn to Eat”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • "Breakfast is Brain Fuel”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • "Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in NC”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • "Breakfast is Brain Fuel Workshop”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Academy

  • "Taste of Nutrition Education”, Food Corps North Carolina Webinar

  • "Grow Where You Are Planted in the Nutrition Profession”, North Carolina Dietetic Association and North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network Webinar 

  • "Mega Issues for Dietetics”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Conference and Expo

  • "Breakfast is Brain Fuel”, Lincoln County Child Nutrition Training

2011

  • "From Kitchen to Classroom - Integrating Food and Nutrition into K-12 Math and Science Curriculum”, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo Workshop

  • "Mega Issues Facing the Dietetic Profession - A vision for the future”, Raleigh District Dietetic Association

  • "Nutrition Education and Training Resources”, North Carolina Residential Child Care Institution Conference

  • "Mega Issues Facing the Dietetic Profession - A vision for the future”, North Carolina Dietetic Association and North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network Webinar

  • "Mega Issues Facing the Dietetic Profession - A vision for the future”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors

  • "Taste of Nutrition Education”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • “Serve Up a Healthier You”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • "Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in NC”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • "Market Place Relevance: Regulatory and Competitive Environment of Dietetic Services”, North Carolina Board of Directors Strategic Planning

  • "Market Place Relevance: Regulatory and Competitive Environment of Dietetic Services”, Raleigh District Dietetic Association

  • "Taste of Nutrition Education in Schools”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Conference and Expo

  • "NCDA Delegate Update - From ADA’s House to Yours”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Conference and Expo

  • "Market Place Relevance: Regulatory and Competitive Environment of Dietetic Services”, North Carolina Dietetic Association and North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network Webinar

  • "Accommodating Students with Modified Diets”, Principals Advisory Group, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Webinar

  • "Taking the Serve Up a Healthier You Challenge”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina District VIII

  • "Taking the Serve Up a Healthier You Challenge”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina District VII

  • "Connection from the ADA House to the Legislative House to Your House”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Registered Dietitian Day at the NC General Assembly

  • "Taking the Serve Up a Healthier You Challenge”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina District V

  • "Taking the Serve Up a Healthier You Challenge”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina District I

  • "Serve Up a Healthier You - North Carolina Child Nutrition Staff Wellness Toolkit”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 4 Policy Update

  • "Dear Ethics - What is the right thing to do?”, North Carolina Dietetic Association and North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network Webinar

  • "Taking the Serve Up a Healthier You Challenge”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina District II

  • "Serve Up a Healthier You - North Carolina Child Nutrition Staff Wellness Toolkit”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 3 Policy Update

  • "Serve Up a Healthier You - North Carolina Child Nutrition Staff Wellness Toolkit”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 2 Policy Update

2010

  • “Is It SOP or SOPP? Standards of Practice and Professional Performance”, North Carolina Dietetic Association and North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network Webinar

  • “American Dietetic Association House of Delegates Outcomes/Update”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors Webinar

  • “Serve Up a Healthier You - North Carolina Child Nutrition Staff Wellness Toolkit”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 5 Policy Update

  • "Serve Up a Healthier You - North Carolina Child Nutrition Staff Wellness Toolkit”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 6 Policy Update

  • "Serve Up a Healthier You - North Carolina Child Nutrition Staff Wellness Toolkit”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 8 Policy Update

  • "Serve Up a Healthier You - North Carolina Child Nutrition Staff Wellness Toolkit”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 7 Policy Update

  • "Putting the Nutrition Care Process into Practice”, North Carolina Dietetic Association and North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network Webinar

  • "Taking the Serve Up a Healthier You Challenge”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina District VI

  • "Taking the Serve Up a Healthier You Challenge”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina District IV

  • "Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Health Reform and a Proposal for a Multidisciplinary Membership Category”, Greensboro District Dietetic Association

  • "Putting the Nutrition Care Process into Practice”, North Carolina WIC Conference

  • "Serve Up a Healthier You - North Carolina Child Nutrition Staff Wellness Toolkit”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Administrators Conference

  • "USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Nutrition Education Training”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Program

  • "Breakfast is Brain Fuel”, North Carolina School Nurses Conference​

  • "Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Health Reform and a Proposal for a Multidisciplinary Membership Category”, Twin Cities District Dietetic Association

  • "Health Reform - Next Steps”, North Carolina Dietetic Association and North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network Webinar

  • "Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Health Reform and a Proposal for a Multidisciplinary Membership Category”, Raleigh District Dietetic Association

  • "Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Health Reform and a Proposal for a Multidisciplinary Membership Category”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors

  • "Advocacy Workshop”, North Carolina Dietetic Association

  • "Mentoring 101”, American Dietetic Association House of Delegates Mentoring Program Webinar

  • "Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Health Reform and a Proposal for a Multidisciplinary Membership Category”, Durham-Chapel Hill District Dietetic Association

  • "Nutrition Education and Training Resources”, New and Potential Child Nutrition Managers Workshop, North Carolina Child Nutrition Academy

  • "Let’s Move”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • "Breaking News Bulletin - Using Bulletin Boards to Reach and Teach Students”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • "Students See, Students Do - Teaching by Role Modeling”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • "Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in NC”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • "Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in NC Train the Trainer”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Academy

  • "Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Management and Leadership and Health and Nutrition Literacy”, Coastal District Dietetic Association

  • "Health and Nutrition Literacy Part II - Increasing Awareness and Offering Practical Strategies”, North Carolina Dietetic Association and North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network Webinar

  • "How to Land the Right Job: Student-focused Mentoring, Resumes, and Interview Skills”, Durham-Chapel Hill District Dietetic Association

  • "Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Management and Leadership and Health and Nutrition Literacy”, Western District Dietetic Association

  • "Management and Leadership: Your Career Path”, North Carolina Dietetic Association and North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network Webinar

  • "Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Management and Leadership and Health and Nutrition Literacy”, Twin Cities and Greensboro District Dietetic Associations

  • "Public Policy 101”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting & Expo

  • "Dear Ethics - What is the right thing to do?”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting & Expo

  • "Health and Nutrition Literacy: How to Make Sense of Health and Nutrition Information”, North Carolina Dietetic Association and North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network Webinar

  • "Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Management and Leadership and Health and Nutrition Literacy”, Raleigh District Dietetic Association

  • "Nutrition from the Ground Up - ADA, NCDA, DCHDA and You”, Durham-Chapel Hill District Dietetic Association

  • "Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Management and Leadership and Health and Nutrition Literacy”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors

  • "Dear Ethics - What is the right thing to do?”, North Carolina Dietetic Association and North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network Webinar

  • "Taking the Serve Up a Healthier You Challenge”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina District II

  • "Serve Up a Healthier You - North Carolina Child Nutrition Staff Wellness Toolkit”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 3 Policy Update

  • "Communicating with Members”, American Dietetic Association House of Delegates Orientation

  • "Serve Up a Healthier You - North Carolina Child Nutrition Staff Wellness Toolkit”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 2 Policy Update

2009

  • "Making the Connection - Using Bulletin Boards to Reach and Teach Students”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 4 Policy Update

  • "Making the Connection - Using Bulletin Boards to Reach and Teach Students”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 2 Policy Update

  • "Making the Connection - Using Bulletin Boards to Reach and Teach Students”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 5 Policy Update

  • "Communicating with Members”, American Dietetic Association House of Delegates Orientation Conference Call

  • "Making the Connection - Using Bulletin Boards to Reach and Teach Students”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 7 Policy Update

  • "Making the Connection - Using Bulletin Boards to Reach and Teach Students”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 3 Policy Update

  • "Making the Connection - Using Bulletin Boards to Reach and Teach Students”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 8 Policy Update

  • "Making the Connection - Using Bulletin Boards to Reach and Teach Students”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 6 Policy Update

  • "Making the Connection - Using Bulletin Boards to Reach and Teach Students”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Region 1 Policy Update

  • "Students See, Students Do - Teaching by Role Modeling”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Administrators Conference

  • "Breakfast is Brain Fuel”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Administrators Fall Conference

  • "From Cupcakes to Carrots: What’s Really Cooking with NC Wellness Policies?”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Administrators Conference

  • "Nutrition Education and Training Update”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Administrators Conference

  • ​​"Using Social Media Tools: Are you tuned in?”, American Dietetic Association House of Delegates Training

  • ​"The What, Why and How of Evidence-Based Practice”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Webinar

  • ​"Health Reform - The Role of ADA, NCDA and You”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Webinar

  • ​"Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Evidence-Based Practice and Health Reform”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors

  • ​"Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Evidence-Based Practice and Health Reform”, Durham-Chapel Hill District Dietetic Association

  • ​"Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Evidence-Based Practice and Health Reform”, Raleigh District Dietetic Association

  • ​"Mentoring 101”, House of Delegates Mentoring Program American Dietetic Association Webinar

  • ​"Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in NC”, Mt. Airy, Surry, Wilkesboro, and Yadkin Local Education Agency Child Nutrition Program Staff Training

  • ​"USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Nutrition Education Training”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Program

  • "​Nutrition Trends and You”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • ​"Food for Thought - Making the Connection”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • ​"Child Nutrition Staff Wellness”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • ​"Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in NC Train the Trainer”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • ​"How to Land the Right Job: Student-focused Mentoring, Resumes, and Interview Skills”, Durham-Chapel Hill District Dietetic Association

  • ​"Healthy School Meals”, North Carolina PTA Annual Conference

  • ​"Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Prevention of Childhood Obesity and An Inclusive Practice Perspective”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Webinar

  • ​"Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Prevention of Childhood Obesity and An Inclusive Practice Perspective”, Raleigh District Dietetic Association

  • "​Navigating the SOP/SOPP”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting & Expo

  • ​​"Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Prevention of Childhood Obesity and An Inclusive Practice Perspective”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors

  • ​"Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in NC Train the Trainer”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Academy

  • "Food for Thought - Making the Connection”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Industry Conference

2008

  • “Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for RDs and DTRs”, Raleigh District Dietetic Association

  • “Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in NC Train the Trainer”, North CarolinaChildNutritionAcademy

  • “Food for Thought - Making the Connection”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Administrators Conference

  • “Students See, Students Do - Teaching by Role Modeling”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Administrators Conference

  • “Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Nutrition Informatics and Nutritional Genomics”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Webinar 

  • “Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Nutrition Informatics and Nutritional Genomics”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors

  • “Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Nutrition Informatics and Nutritional Genomics”, Raleigh District Dietetic Association

  • “Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Nutrition Informatics and Nutritional Genomics”, Durham-Chapel Hill Dietetic Association

  • “Documenting Success with Local Wellness Policy - Stories from NC”, North Carolina Action for Healthy Kids Annual Meeting

  • “From Farm to Fork: Increasing Local Access to Fruits and Veggies” Panel Discussion, North Carolina Fruits & Veggies Nutrition Coalition Annual Symposium

  • “USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Nutrition Education Training”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Program

  • “Successful Students Eat Smart and Move More”, North Carolina Healthy Schools Institute

  • ​“Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in NC Train the Trainer”, School Nutrition Association of North Carolina Annual Conference

  • ​"American Dietetic Association New Brand Identity and Strategic Plan, Outcomes of the Fall House of Delegates and Other Association Updates”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors

  • ​"Local Wellness Policy Workshop: For Community Partners Working with School Systems to Improve Student Success”, North Carolina Division of Public Health

  • ​"Proposed Final Report - Phase 2 Future Practice & Education Task Force and The Changing US Family and the Practice of Dietetics”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors

  • ​"Leading the Future of Dietetics” Workshop, North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting & Expo

  • ​"Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in NC Train the Trainer”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Program Consultants Training

  • ​"Successful Students: Spring Forward with Local Wellness Policy (A Workshop for School Systems Working to Improve Student Success)”, North Carolina Division of Public Health

  • ​"Proposed Final Report - Phase 2 Future Practice & Education Task Force and The Changing US Family and the Practice of Dietetics”, Durham-Chapel Hill Dietetic Association

  • ​“Successful Students: Spring Forward with Local Wellness Policy (A Workshop for School Systems Working to Improve Student Success)”, North Carolina Division of Public Health

  • “Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in NC”, New Hanover County Schools Child Nutrition Program Staff Training

2007

  • “Advocating for Healthy School Meals with Principals, Teachers and Parents”, North Carolina Child Nutrition Administrators Conference

  • “USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Nutrition Education Sharing Session” Webinar, North Carolina Child Nutrition Program 

  • “USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Nutrition Education Orientation” Webinar, North Carolina Child Nutrition Program 

  • “Successful Students Eat Smart Move More”, New Hanover County Schools Child Nutrition

  • “North Carolina Dietetic Association, Education and Continuing Education Needs”, Council for Allied Health NC

  • “School Lunch: It’s Not What It Used to Be”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting & Expo 

  • “North Carolina Dietetic Association Update: President’s Report”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting & Expo

  • “American Dietetic Association and North Carolina Dietetic Association - Strides for Change”, CharlotteDistrict Dietetic Association

  • “American Dietetic Association and North Carolina Dietetic Association - Strides for Change”, Foothills District Dietetic Association

  • “American Dietetic Association and North Carolina Dietetic Association - Strides for Change”, Coastal District Dietetic Association

  • “American Dietetic Association and North Carolina Dietetic Association - Strides for Change”, Eastern District Dietetic Association

2006

  • “American Dietetic Association and North Carolina Dietetic Association - What You Need to Know”, Western District Dietetic Association

  • Accepted Presenter American Dietetic Association Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo

  • “Taking Action for Healthy Kids” Roundtable, North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting & Expo

  • “HealthierUS Veterans”, Veterans Health Administration Nutrition and Food Service Clinical Management Conference Call 

  • “American Dietetic Association and North Carolina Dietetic Association - What You Need to Know”, CharlotteDistrict Dietetic Association

  • “Managing Overweight/Obesity for Veterans Everywhere (MOVE!) Program”, Veterans Health Administration Nutrition and Food Service Clinical Management Conference Call 

  • “American Dietetic Association and North Carolina Dietetic Association - What You Need to Know”, Durham-Chapel Hill and Raleigh District Dietetic Associations

2005

  • “Action for Healthy Kids”, North  CarolinaAlliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

  • "MyPyramid for You and Me”, North Carolina WIC Conference

  • "Opportunities to Expand RD/LDN Practices”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Video Teleconference 

  • “MOVE! Patient Questionnaire, Marketing MOVE!, Field Status Report”, Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) MOVE! Coordinators Training

  • “MOVE!23 Revision, Marketing MOVE! and Spanish Translation of MOVE! Materials”, VA Weight Management Executive Council

  • “Managing Overweight/Obesity for Veterans Everywhere (MOVE!) Program”, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 3 Video Teleconference 

  • “Dietetic Association: Benefits of involvement at the national, state and local level”, Raleigh District Dietetic Association

  • “Dietetics: The benefits of our profession and association”, Eastern District Dietetic Association

2004

  • “Child Nutrition Programs - the State Perspective”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Board of Directors

  • “DINE for LIFE and Farmers Market Fruit and Vegetable Promotion”, Durham Public Schools Child Nutrition Services Orientation

  • “Results of Fruit and Vegetable/Farmers Market Promotion and Lowfat Milk Promotion”, Durham Public Schools Child Nutrition Services

  • “Is Change on the Menu for Nutrition in Schools?”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting & Expo

  • “Lowfat Milk and Winner’s Circle in Schools”, Durham Public Schools Child Nutrition Services Training

2003

  • "Weight loss fads, fallacies and facts”, North Carolina Division of Public Health, Health Promotion Region IV Training

  • “National Food Safety Education Month and National 5 A Day Month Promotions”, DurhamCounty Board of Health

  • “School Milk Handling Workshop: Cold is Cool”, Durham Public Schools Child Nutrition Services Training

  • “Nutrition in Relation to Exercise: Realities vs. Myths”, North Carolina Division of Public Health Health Promotion Region IV Training

  • “Results of Fruit and Vegetable/Farmers Market Promotion”, Durham Public Schools Child Nutrition Services

2002

  • "Winner’s Circle Healthy Dining Program”, Durham County Health Department Staff Training

  • "Results of Principal’s Challenge and National Nutrition Month Power Panther Promotions”, Durham Public Schools Child Nutrition Services

  • "Winner’s Circle Training”, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Public Health Video Teleconference 

  • "Winner’s Circle Training”, North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting & Expo

  • "Healthy Achievement”, Easley Elementary Faculty Meeting

2001

  • "Nutrition - Every Bite, Eat Right”, Durham County Health Department

  • "Healthy Restaurant Choices Training”, Durham Health Coalition

  • "Healthy Achievement”, Durham Public Schools Child Nutrition Services Orientation

  • "Results of 2001 School Breakfast and National Nutrition Month Promotions”, DurhamCountyBoard of Health

2000

  • "Healthy Nutrition”, Durham Public Schools Child Nutrition Services Orientation

  • "Durham’s Innovative Nutrition Education Program (DINE for LIFE) and Results of 2000 School Breakfast Promotion”, Durham Public Schools Child Nutrition Services


Presentations - other

2013

  • “Team Up for Healthy Learning”, North Carolina Action for Healthy Kids

​2011

  • ​“Nutrition Policy”, Meredith College Dietetic Internship

  • “Nutrition Education and Promotion”, Western Carolina University Dietetics Education Program

2010

  • ​“Nutrition and Physical Activity in Schools and Afterschool Programs”, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Nutrition 611 Class

  • “Nutrition Education and Promotion”, Western Carolina University Dietetics Education Program

  • “Film Feastival: New Thinking about What We Are Eating”, Durham-Chapel Hill Dietetic Association, Raleigh District Dietetic Association, Slow Food Triangle and Meredith College Master of Science in Nutrition Program

2009

  • “Nutrition and Physical Activity in Schools and Afterschool Programs”, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Nutrition 611 Class

  • “Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Evidence-Based Practice and Health Reform”, MeredithCollege, Master of Science in Nutrition Program

  • “Mega Issues for the Dietetic Profession: Evidence-Based Practice and Health Reform”, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master of Public Health Nutrition Program

  • “Film Feastival: Community Gardens - Planting Seeds for Change”, Durham-Chapel Hill Dietetic Association, Raleigh District Dietetic Association, Slow Food Triangle and Meredith College Master of Science in Nutrition Program

2008

  • “Nutrition and Physical Activity in Schools and Afterschool Programs”, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Nutrition 611 Class

  • “Film Feastival - A Smorgasboard of Films about Sustainable Food” Panel Discussion, Durham-Chapel Hill Dietetic Association, Slow Food Triangle and Meredith College Master of Science in Nutrition Program

2007

  • “Leading the future of dietetics”, MeredithCollege

  • “Leading the future of dietetics”, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  • ​“Leading the future of dietetics”, North CarolinaCentralUniversity

  • “Leading the future of dietetics”, North CarolinaA & TUniversity

  • “Leading the future of dietetics”, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • ​“Leading the future of dietetics”, EasternCarolinaUniversity

  • “Leading the future of dietetics”, WesternCarolinaUniversity

  • ​“Pitching Your Nutrition Story”, North CarolinaCentralUniversity, Nutrition Dietetic Internship Program

  • ​“Nutrition in the Media”, North Carolina Central University, Nutrition Dietetic Internship Program, WRAL TV Station​

2002

  • “Nutrition Careers Panel”, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Nutrition Coalition

2001

  • “Nutrition Careers Panel”, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Nutrition Coalition













2008

  • Public Health/Community Nutrition (PH/CN) Nutrition Care Process Toolkit, Public Health/Community Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Editor)
  • North Carolina's Plan to Address Obesity: Healthy Weight and Healthy Communities, Eat Smart Move More North Carolina (Reviewer)
  • Breakfast is Brain Fuel, North Carolina Division of Public Health and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
  • Serve Up a Healthier You Child Nutrition Staff Wellness Toolkit, North Carolina Division of Public Health and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Accepting Member of the Year from the North Carolina Dietetic Association (pictured with NCDA Circle Award winner,

Grist Top 15 Green Chef, and James Beard Awardee Andrea Reusing)

Accepting the Outstanding Service Award from the North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network (pictured with fellow awardee Barbara Rumer and NCSHNN Chair Michelle Futrell)  

Accepting the Friend of Child Nutrition Award from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (pictured with Dr. Lynn Harvey, NCDPI Child Nutrition Section Chief and my son)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation recognizing the MOVE! Program with the Presidents' Circle Nutrition Education Award

Veterans Health Administration recognizing the MOVE! Program with two Excellence in Public Affairs Awards

Participating in the North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony to accept Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (pictured with husband Corey Bates)