Cathy M. Goeddeke-Merickel, MS, RD, LD
Website Editor
Cathy is a Nephrology Dietitian and an Independent Clinical Consultant. She has both clinical and research experience in diabetes, obesity and all phases of chronic kidney disease from acute kidney injury to transplant. She is also a member of the Joint ADA-RPG and NKF-CRN Committee developed the Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for dietitians practicing in Nephrology Care and published in JADA & JREN. Cathy has authored peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous book chapters and been an invited speaker on a variety of topics including chronic kidney disease, botanical medicine, diabetes, obesity/weight management, low literacy education, vitamin/mineral metabolism, and nutrition/wellness. In addition, she has been a regular contributor for professional and patient education materials. She enjoys doing anything outdoors!
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Rachael R Majorowicz, RD. LD
Managing Editor, Renal Nutrition Forum
Rachael has worked at Mayo Clinic outpatient hemodialysis for the past 5 years providing patient care, creating educational materials, and providing nutrition education for medical students, nephrology fellows, nurses, and dietetic interns. She remains active in CRN-Minnesota as co-chair, planning numerous educational events for renal professionals and promoting patient programs. Serving as Assistant Editor for the Renal Nutrition Forum will allow her to further serve her fellow renal educators.
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Stacey C. Phillips, RD, LD
Editor, Renal Nutrition Forum
Stacey received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois in Food Sciences and Human Nutrition and is currently working on her master’s degree at Central Michigan University. She has been a clinical dietitian for three years, primarily working with renal patients. She is excited about being part of the editorial team!
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Megan Sliwa, RD, LD
Assistant Editor, Renal Nutrition Forum
Megan Sliwa works at Abbott Nutrition as the Manager of the Inside Sales Team for Therapeutic Nutrition in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to her current role, she worked as a field representative and district trainer for Abbott Nutrition in Chicago; her customers included hospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies and dialysis clinics. Before working for Abbott eight years ago, she worked as a clinical dietitian covering both inpatient units and outpatient counseling. She went on to do hospital-based research in geriatrics. While in Chicago, she served the Chicago Dietetic Association Board in various roles such as President, Program Chair, Treasurer and Membership Co-Chair. Megan earned her Bachelor's Degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and completed her Dietetic Internship at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. She is currently pursuing her Master's of Business Adminstration at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Megan is enjoying her role on the editorial team.
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Marianne Hutton, RD, CDE, CSR
Advertising Editor, Renal Nutrition Forum
As a lecturer, author, and consultant, Marianne specializes in diabetes, renal nutrition, and lifestyle improvement. She recently co-authored a book, Kidney Friendly Comfort Foods with Katie Lee Joel. Marianne is a member of the American Dietetic Association’s (ADA) Diabetes Care & Education Practice Group, Nutrition Entrepreneurs Practice Group, and Renal Practice Group (she is the advertising editor of the Renal Nutrition Forum, peer-reviewed professional publication). She is also a member of the Council on Renal Nutrition, and the American Association of Diabetes Educators. She is co-chairing the program planning committee of the National Kidney Foundation’s Council on Renal Nutrition 2009 Spring Clinical Program Track.
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Mary Kay Hensley, MS, RD, CSR
Nominating Chair
Mary Kay Hensley, MS, RD, CSR has provided renal nutrition therapy since 1968, first in Nebraska and then in Indiana. She currently is employed by Davita, Inc. in Gary, Indiana. A long time volunteer of the National Kidney Foundation, she has served as the CRN Chairperson and has filled many other positions within National CRN. She was instrumental in starting the Journal of Renal Nutrition during her tenure and served on its first editorial board. She serves on the Board of Directors of the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana and is a past-President. She is an active member of the International Congress of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism and has traveled to many countries to educate about renal nutrition and dietetic practice. Mary Kay has served on the ADA Specialty Practice Committee and has been a member of the work group to develop the Renal Specialty Certification exam. She just presented a paper on African cooking and the renal diet at the Spring Clinical Meeting and has a book chapter on the History of Renal Nutrition in press.
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Kathy Ricketts, MS, RD, LDN
Nominating Member
Kathy Ricketts, MS, RD, LDN is a Renal Specialist at Shire Pharmaceuticals in Wayne, PA. Ms. Ricketts obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Education and Dietetics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA and Master of Science in Health Education from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. She is a Registered Dietitian who has spent most of her career in the renal nutrition arena. Before joining Shire, Ms. Ricketts was a Renal Dietitian at Gambro Healthcare for nineteen years, a faculty for Amgen’s BMI series, and a Clinical Specialist for American Regent, providing education on anemia outcome management and education. Ms. Ricketts is an active member and past officer of Council on Renal Nutrition Network 4 and was awarded Outstanding Renal Dietitian by her peers. She is currently on the nomination committee for the ADA–Renal Dietitians Practice Group.
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Kathy Schiro Harvey, MS, RD, CSR
Nominating Member
Kathy Schiro Harvey has been a Renal Dietitian for 25 years, active in the Renal Practice Group for over 15 years. She received the Outstanding Service Award in 1996. Kathy has served RPG on the Professional Education Committee and as Chairperson. She has authored, co-authored and/or edited many renal publications including Guidelines for Nutrition Care of Renal Patients, A Clinical Guide to Nutrition Care in Kidney Disease and The National Renal Diet. She was also a member of the KDOQI Workgroup, Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease: Evaluation, Classification, and Stratification. Kathy received her BS and MS degrees from the University of Washington in Seattle and currently works as Nutrition Manager for Puget Sound Kidney Centers in Snohomish County Washington.
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