Tracey Bates, mph, rdn, ldn

House of Delegates director

Experience

Qualifications

Disciplined clinical and public health nutrition training
Diverse skill set: medical nutrition therapy, nutrition consultation, nutrition care process, food service, food safety, health behavior, disease prevention, health promotion, advocacy, policy development, grant application and management, action planning, evaluation, resource development, nutrition education, professional development, mentorship, management, Web design, graphic design, digital photography, marketing, communications, media
Experience with application of skills in a variety of settings: clinical, food service, community, public health, consultation; medical facilities; school systems and universities; county, state and federal government
Success in advocating for environmental and policy change to support positive nutrition and physical activity behaviors
Adeptness in optimizing existing resources, justifying requested funds and securing funds to expand nutrition services
Demonstrated leadership in career and professional association positions
Accomplishments recognized at the local, state and national level

Professional Registry and Licensure

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) - North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition

Education

Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management - Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management - Commission on Dietetic Registration
Food Code Course, United States Department of Agriculture
Obesity Prevention in Public Health Course, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity (DNPAO) and the University of North Carolina, Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP)
Pediatric Nutrition Course, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Women’s and Children’s Health Section; Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Wake Forest University School of Medicine
National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, Centers for Public Health Education and Outreach
Master of Public Health (MPH) Nutrition - School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Public Health Block Field Nutrition Internship - Nutrition Services, Portland Public Schools, Portland, Oregon
Concurrent Field Nutrition Internship - Center for Healthy Student Behaviors, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Clinical Nutrition Internship - Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science in Polymer Chemistry, MAGNA CUM LAUDE - North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Internship - Oregon Graduate Institute of Science & Technology, Portland, Oregon
Polymer Chemistry Internship - Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina
High School Diploma, VALEDICTORIAN - Garner Senior High School, Garner, North Carolina

Employment

Nutrition Consultant - Child Nutrition Services, Safe and Healthy Schools Support Division, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, North Carolina

Promote and support best practices for healthful school nutrition and physical activity environments and nutrition education working with school administrators and staff, educators, health professionals, Child Nutrition professionals, students, families, and community partners
Build and maintain strategic alliances with other agencies, organizations and initiatives to influence and support school nutrition policy and best practices
Assist School Food Authorities (SFAs) in implementation of policies and practices for improving the school nutrition and physical activity environment through on-going consultation and technical assistance
Provide technical assistance, guidance and resources to School Food Authorities (SFAs) in implementation of the Farm to School program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Food Corps, school gardens and other state and national initiatives that promote the use and consumption of fresh, locally grown produce
Develop, modify and evaluate resources to support healthy school nutrition and physical activity environments, policies and best practices
Apply for, implement and manage grants to improve the school nutrition and physical activity environment
Manage nutrition research and demonstration projects implemented in School Food Authorities (SFAs)
Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate local, regional and statewide professional development for Child Nutrition Program personnel, school administrators and staff, and health professionals involved with nutrition policy activities

Coordinator, Nutrition Education and Training (NET) Program - Nutrition Services Branch, Division of Public Health, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, North Carolina

Served as the NET Program Coordinator, responsible for the NET Program and USDA Team Nutrition initiative in North Carolina; determined program needs and priorities; and acted as liaison with the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for the purposes of coordinating NET and Team Nutrition activities with other education and Child Nutrition initiatives
Developed, implemented and monitored annual State plan of operations with emphasis on nutrition education learning opportunities and school nutrition policy recommendations
Managed and monitored NET Program budget; prepared, coordinated and managed NET training contracts with the State university system, local education agencies, local health departments and other entities to extend the educational activities of the NET Program
Implemented and managed grants to improve the school nutrition and physical activity environment
Developed nutrition education materials appropriate for multiple audiences and learning abilities; integrated curricula resources with State academic standards
Coordinated Spanish translation of nutrition education materials
Developed and delivered resources and interdisciplinary training to local education agencies to facilitate best practices in providing services to students with special health care needs requiring modified diets
Provided technical assistance to consultants, agencies, organizations and initiatives whose programs and activities include school nutrition components
Planned, coordinated, implemented and evaluated local, regional and statewide professional development for Child Nutrition Program personnel, school administrators and staff, and health professionals involved with nutrition policy activities
Built and maintained strategic alliances with other agencies, organizations and initiatives to influence and support school nutrition policy and best practices
Provided orientation and supervised special projects for nutrition graduate students and interns

Nutrition Consultant, Nutrition Education and Training Program - Nutrition Services Branch, Division of Public Health, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, North Carolina

Coordinated development, review, pilot and revision of Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in North Carolina training for Child Nutrition professionals for certification through the national School Nutrition Association
Developed, updated and distributed nutrition education and promotion resources and provided orientation for North Carolina schools participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)
Served on Successful Students Eat Smart Move More local wellness policy social marketing initiative advisory committee and research and development team; coordinated implementation of teacher and parent focus groups and principal interviews; contributed to development of and provided training for local wellness policy toolkit; developed online tool for schools to assess progress with local wellness policy implementation
Served on Eat Smart Move More Leadership Team, a multi-disciplinary team of statewide partners working together to increase opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity
Served as grant reviewer for community projects and initiatives to support healthy eating and physical activity in schools and communities across the state
Assisted with development of database of a la carte foods and beverages meeting North Carolina Nutrition Standards; provided consultation and technical assistance to local education agencies implementing the Winner's Circle Healthy Dining Program

Project Coordinator, Managing Overweight/Obesity for Veterans Everywhere (MOVE!) Program, National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Durham, North Carolina

Coordinated development and facilitated implementation of aspects of weight management program for veterans (MOVE!): authored online weight management training modules for dietitians, online nutrition modules for other clinicians and nutrition section of weight management Clinical Reference Manual; developed nutrition handouts for patients; assisted team in development and revision of additional program materials, i.e., Pocket Guides, Quick Start Manual, handouts; revised computerized multi-factorial assessment for veterans with tailored patient and staff reports integrated into the computerized medical record system; oversaw/designed marketing materials (websites, brochure, posters, PSAs, exhibit, etc.); created press materials; coordinated Spanish translation of program materials; facilitated meetings of/correspondence with Weight Management Executive Council; assisted in development of weight management policy for implementation across all VA medical facilities
Designed website, marketing materials and implementation guide for HealthierUS Veterans joint Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Health and Human Services initiative; assisted in planning, implementation and evaluation of national and regional promotional events
Assisted with outreach and developed resources for employee weight management, health promotion and wellness for the Department of Veterans Affairs

Health Promotion Nutritionist, Nutrition Communications Coordinator - Nutrition Services, Durham County Health Department, Durham North Carolina

Advocated and provided technical assistance for environmental and policy change in schools, worksites and communities to support positive nutrition and physical activity behavior
Facilitated, implemented and evaluated nutrition and physical promotions in the community, schools and worksites
Applied for, implemented and evaluated grants to expand health promotion, nutrition and physical activity outreach
Assisted in training, implementation and marketing of school environmental and policy improvement initiative, "Healthy Achievement"
Planned, implemented and evaluated health promotion activities and interventions for Durham County Government employees
Facilitated Winner's Circle Healthy Dining Program: recruited target restaurants; performed nutrition analysis to identify choices meeting Winner's Circle nutrition criteria; provided consultation to food service owners on marketing of Winner's Circle items, training of staff and healthier food preparation; publicized campaign to potential food service program participants and coordinated activities of the Durham Winner's Circle Coalition
Coordinated Spanish translation of nutrition education materials
Served as contact for local media: provided consultation, research and quotes for articles and interviews; promoted nutrition events generating press releases, articles and public service announcements and ads; served as monthly columnist for the Herald-Sun Fitness Forum, author of Newspapers-in-Education National Nutrition Month series, feature writer for Carolina Parent magazine and the Herald-Sun, and guest nutrition expert on local TV and radio shows
Presented to County Commissioners, Board of Health and Board of Education regarding nutrition services delivery and outcomes in the schools and community
Served as preceptor and supervised special projects for nutrition graduate students and interns

Adolescent Nutritionist - Nutrition Services, Durham County Health Department, Durham, North Carolina

Developed and presented creative, innovative classes and displays at health fairs on nutrition and physical activity to children in the local schools and community organizations as part of Food Stamp Program Nutrition Education (SNAP Ed) outreach and Durham's Innovative Nutrition Education for Lasting Improvements in Fitness and Eating (DINE for LIFE) Program
Conducted environmental assessments and pre- and post-evaluation of classes on key nutrition and physical activity messages and nutrition promotions in middle schools
Designed, implemented and evaluated school breakfast promotion utilizing principles of social marketing including activities involving administration, teachers, students and families in middle schools resulting in increased school breakfast program participation
Served as resource on nutrition issues for other health professionals, including school nurses and health educators, and nutrition education/curriculum integration for educators

Leadership - Association

Districts

President - Durham-Chapel Hill District Dietetic Association
President-elect - Durham-Chapel Hill District Dietetic Association
Chair - Public Relations/Marketing - Durham Chapel Hill District Dietetic Association
Co-Chair - National Nutrition Month - Durham-Chapel Hill District Dietetic Association
Coordinator - Film Feastival Planning Committee - Durham-Chapel Hill District Dietetic Association and Raleigh District Dietetic Association
Member - Healthy Kids 5K (HK5K) Planning Committee - Durham-Chapel Hill District Dietetic Association and Raleigh District Dietetic Association

State - North Carolina Dietetic Association

Delegate (two terms)
President (two terms)
President-elect
Coordinator - Annual Meeting & Expo
Coordinator - Professional Development Webinar Series
Media Representative
Liaison to North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition (Licensure Board)
Liaison to Council on Allied Health North Carolina
Liaison to North Carolina Action for Healthy Kids
Liaison to Eat Smart Move More NC
Member - Executive Committee
Member - Finance Committee
Member - Public Policy Committee
Member - Marketing, Communications and Website Committees
Donor - North Carolina Dietetic Association Foundation
Donor - North Carolina Dietetic Association Capitol/Advocacy Campaign

National - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/American Dietetic Association

Editor - Public Health/Community Nutrition (PH/CN) Nutrition Care Process (NCP) Toolkit

Advisory Panel - Nutrition Care Process and Standardized Language
Co-Chair - House of Delegates Mentorship Program
Table Facilitator - House of Delegates
Social Marketing and Communications Training Committee - House of Delegates
Advisory Board - Prevention of Childhood Obesity Coalition
Reviewer - Position of the American Dietetic Association: The Roles of Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Reviewer - Position of the American Dietetic Association: Child and Adolescent Assistance Programs
Participant - Leadership Institute
Participant - Public Policy Workshop
Participant and Presenter - Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo

Member - Dietitians in Business and Communications Dietetic Practice Group

Member - Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group

Member - Nutrition Education for the Public Dietetic Practice Group

Member - Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group
Member - Public Health/Community Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
Member - School Nutrition Services Dietetic Practice Group
Volunteer - Kids Eat Right
Donor - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
Donor - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Political Action Committee

Leadership - Employment

Needs Assessment Committee and Co-Chair - North Carolina School Fruit and Vegetable Team

Evaluation Committee - Child Nutrition Services, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Steering, Nutrition, Media/Advocacy Committees and Chair - North Carolina Action for Healthy Kids
Leadership Team and Obesity Committee Chair - North Carolina School Health Nutrition Network
Steering Committee and Media Promotions Workgroup Chair - North Carolina Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Coalition
Steering Committee - Farm to School Coalition of North Carolina
Advisory Committee - FoodCorps North Carolina
Leadership Team - Eat Smart Move More NC
Advisory Team - Successful Students Eat Smart and Move More NC
Expert Advisory Panel - North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund Fit Communities Grants
Member - North Carolina Modified Diets Task Force
Member - Student Assessment and Teacher Effectiveness Workgroup - North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Member - Team Building Committee - Nutrition Services Branch, Division of Public Health, North Carolina Department of Pubic Instruction
Member - Education Committee - North Carolina Community Garden Partners
Member - North Carolina Farm to Fork Initiative
Reviewer - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grants, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Reviewer - Eat Smart Move More NC Grants
Reviewer - Wake to Wellness Grants
Member - School Health Matrix, Division of Public Health, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Member - Stakeholders Committee, Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Member - School Nutrition Action Committee
Member - Communications Committee, HealthierUS Veterans

Member - North Carolina Nutrition Standards for All Foods and Beverages Served in Schools Task Force

Member - Physical Activity and Nutrition Task Force - Mid-Atlantic American Heart Association

Member - Communications Committee, Durham County Health Department
Member - Continuous Quality Improvement Committee, Durham County Health Department
Member - School Health Team, Durham County
Member - County Wellness Committee, Durham County
Member and Coordinator - Winner's Circle Coalition, Durham County

Member - Nutrition Board - Inter-faith Food Shuttle

Other

Preceptor - Master of Public Health in Nutrition Students, University of North Carolina

Nutrition Board Member and Volunteer (Community Gardens, Plant a Row for the Hungry, BackPack Buddies, Cooking Matters) - Inter-faith Food Shuttle
Culinary Judge - North Carolina State Fair
Monthly Columnist - The Herald-Sun, "Fitness Forum"; Feature Writer for The Herald-Sun "Food & Dining", "Healthy Living" and Nuestro Pueblo" sections; Author of National Nutrition Month Newspapers-in-Education Series for The Herald-Sun
Free lance writer - La Noticia
Free lance writer - Carolina Parent
Member - Nutrition Alumni Association, University of North Carolina
Member - Health Promoter's Network
Counselor - Camp Needles in the PInes Diabetes Camp, East Carolina University
Member - Nutrition Coalition, University of North Carolina
Facilitator - ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) Support Group
Peer Health Educator - University of North Carolina
Volunteer - Health for Habitat
Eastern NC Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society 150
Richmond Marathon
Marine Corps Marathon
Member- Galloway Marathon Training Program
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 5K
Durham Crop Walk

Teaching Smart Options: School Meals Make a Difference in North Carolina

Representing North Carolina at Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Summit (pictured with NC School Fruit and Vegetable Team)

Teaching about healthy eating at the kickoff for HealthierUS Veterans in Washington, DC

Crossing the finish line for the Richmond Marathon benefiting Kids Run RVA

Crossing the finish line for the Eastern NC Multiple Sclerosis Society 150 mile bike ride

Advocating for nutrition services coverage on Capitol Hill (pictured with Senator Burr, NCDA Public Policy Coordinator Kristen Dehr and Durham-Chapel Hill District Association Legislative Liaison Jen Styles)

Promoting Winner's Circle Healthy Dining Program in the community (pictured with colleague Karen Seifert)

Judging culinary entries at the North Carolina State Fair (pictured with Dr. Jackie McClelland, NCSU)

Explaining proposed legislation including nutrition services on Capitol Hill (pictured with NCDA board member Dr. Barbara Ann Hughes and Congressional staff)

Exhibiting for the North Carolina Dietetic Association at NC General Assembly Heart Health Day (pictured with Durham-Chapel HIll District President Karen Seifert)

Participating in Academy PAC recognition for North Carolina Representative Price (pictured with NCDA members Cathie Ostrowski and Barbara Ann Hughes)