Susan works on the Practice Team at ADA in Chicago, IL. My role at ADA is to promote and assist in coordinating activities of five dietetic practice groups. My previous positions included clinical nutrition, nutrition education and nutrition marketing.
As an ADA staff person who works with five dietetic practice groups including Renal Dietitians (RPG), everyday provides interesting and sometimes challenging issues. For eight years I have been coordinating DPG activities including reviewing newsletters and publications, analyzing budgets, participating in strategic planning, approving business contracts, training and guiding DPG volunteer leaders, and fielding member calls regarding practice related questions.
My past positions as a clinical dietitian at a large teaching hospital, and marketing coordinator for Dairy Council of Wisconsin have provided me with a wealth of experience including media relations, public speaking, and working with a variety of health and business professionals.
I have been an active volunteer on several committees with Chicago Dietetic Association, and more recently with West Suburban Dietetic Association as their newsletter co-editor. I do feel that volunteering at the local level provides an opportunity for individuals to network and share the same interests outside their immediate work environment.
Renal Dietitians (RPG) is a dynamic group with many volunteer leaders from around the country. I have seen this practice group grow and provide more member services over the years. Calls that I field in the area of renal nutrition are from members who are interested in RPG publications, questions regarding the RPG Web site www.renalnutrition.org, and members who are interested in networking with other registered dietitians in the renal arena. One of the more unusual questions I received was from a registered dietitian who was seeking advice on feeding a gorilla at a local zoo with renal insufficiency.
ADA appreciates your support and membership in our national organization and in RPG.
Please consider volunteering for a leadership position with RPG. This experience will enhance your skills, and provide networks and pathways to even greater success.
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