April 25-27, 2010
Featured Speakers
Todd Huston
Keynote Speaker
“More than Mountains - Overcoming Challenges in Difficult Times”
Monday, April 26, 8:15-9:15 am
Todd Huston is a motivational speaker, disabled athlete, author, counselor, and financial advisor. He set a world record in one of the most extreme and dangerous sports by climbing the highest elevations in all 50 states with only one leg. Today, he is the only disabled athlete to hold a world record in an able-bodied sport. He is author of More Than Mountains: The Todd Huston Story. See www.toddhuston.com for more about Todd Huston.
Nancy H. Wooldridge, MS, RD, LD
Anna DePlanter Bowes Lecturer
“Simmer Gently for 40 Years: Evolving impact of RD Research, Education and Practice on Cystic Fibrosis Care”
Tuesday, April 27, 8:15-9:15 am
Nancy Wooldridge is a co-director of the Pediatric Pulmonary Center (PPC) at the University of Alabama Birmingham and is the nutrition faculty member in the Schools of Public Health, Medicine, and Health Related Professions (Nutrition Sciences). Ms. Wooldridge has been very active in the American Dietetic Association (ADA) at the local, state, and national levels throughout her career. She is respected nationally for the impact she has had on the fields of pediatric clinical nutrition and pulmonary care.
Julie F. Schwartz, M.S., RD, CSSD, LD
“Motivational Interviewing and Coaching: Helping Patients to Succeed”
Sunday, April 25, 1:00-5:00 pm
Julie Schwartz is a certified and licensed executive wellness coach. She is the coordinator of Nutrition Services at Emory Bariatric Center in Atlanta, GA, and also maintains a private consulting practice providing consultations and programming for individuals, groups, and corporations in areas of health promotion, nutrition, physical activity, and wellness coaching. Ms. Schwartz has over 25 years of experience working with individuals and groups in wellness, weight management, nutrition, behavior modification, and personal training.
Eileen Stellefson Myers, MPH, RD, LDN, FADA
“Motivational Interviewing and Coaching: Helping Patients to Succeed”
Sunday, April 25, 1:00-5:00 pm
Eileen Stellefson Myers is a consultant, speaker and author in private practice providing individual and corporate nutrition and wellness consulting in Nashville, Tennessee. A registered dietitian for over 25 years, Ms. Myers has lectured and published on motivational interviewing and effective nutrition counseling strategies at the local and national level. She is also the author of a manual for counseling clients with eating disorders titled “Winning the War Within: Nutrition Therapy for Clients with Eating Disorders”.
Alka J. Rambhia, MS, RD
“How to Individualize MNT for Your Renal Patients”
Sunday, April 25, 1:00-5:00 pm
Trained as both a chemist and dietitian, Alka Rambhia is an author, lecturer, private practice dietitian (www.dietatworks.com) and certified diabetes educator with experience in both clinical and renal nutrition. She has served for last three years as the president of the western Pennsylvania Counsel on Renal Nutrition which is affiliated with National Kidney Foundation. Ms. Rambhia is also an active volunteer in Pittsburgh Chapter of Diabetes Association.
Tanya Agurs-Collins, PhD, RD
“Dietary Fat, Energy Balance and Breast Cancer Risk: Linking Research to Practice”
Monday April 26, 9:30-10:30 am
Dr. Agurs-Collins has been a program director/nutritionist at the Health Promotion Research Branch of the Behavioral Research Program at the National Cancer Institute’s Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences. Before joining NCI, Dr. Agurs-Collins was an associate professor in the Department of Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine and nutritional epidemiologist at the Howard University Cancer Center in Washington, DC (1995-2004). During that time, Dr. Agurs-Collins conducted research in the areas of sex steroid hormones, growth hormones, nutrition, physical activity, and the effects of excess weight/obesity on breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer risk.
Kathy Dahlkemper
“Legislative Update”
Monday, April 26, 10:30-11:30 am
Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper is serving her first term in the House of Representatives on behalf of the 3rd Congressional District of Pennsylvania. Dahlkemper comes to Washington, D.C., not as a career politician, but as a concerned citizen with a lifetime of experience under her belt. This experience includes several years working as a registered dietitian, serving as director for the Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park (LEAF), growing and managing a family-owned business, and a solid record of community service. In her first term in office, Dahlkemper has been selected to serve on the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Science and Technology, and the Committee on Small Business. She is also serving as Chairwoman on the Subcommittee on Regulations and Health Care, which is a subcommittee of the Small Business Committee.
Shirley H. Sword, MS, RD, LDN
“WIC and YOU: Making Healthier Choices Together”
Monday, April 26, 1:30-2:30 pm
Shirley Sword is Chief of Planning and Review, Division of WIC, PA Department of Health where she manages the administration of all aspects of Nutrition Services for the Pennsylvania WIC Program. The WIC Program operates through 24 local agencies in 67 counties with an average caseload of 263,000. She has worked as Pennsylvania’s State Nutrition Education Coordinator, Nutrition Educator Coordinator, WIC Program, a lactation specialist, and a clinical dietitian.
Amy L. Holtan, MA, RD, LDN
“WIC and YOU: Making Healthier Choices Together”
Monday, April 26, 1:30-2:30 pm
Amy Holtan is the Public Health Nutrition Consultant in the PA Department of Health. In this position she provides nutrition expertise to the Bureau of Family Health, WIC Program. Previously, she worked as a nutrition education coordinator and nutritionist at the Chester County WIC Program, Chester, PA.
Robert Wolfe, PhD
“Optimal Protein Intake vs. the Recommended Dietary Allowance”
Monday, April 26, 1:30-2:30 pm
Dr. Wolfe is Professor of Geriatrics and Director for Translational Research in Aging and Longevity, University of Kansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas. He has more than 500 peer-reviewed publications, review articles and books many of which deal with protein metabolism and synthesis.
Sarah Titzer, MHA
“Taking Action for Healthy Kids”
Monday, April 26, 3:00-4:00 pm
Sarah Titzer is Director of Teams and Programs at Action for Healthy Kids, a national grassroots partnership created to address the epidemic of overweight, undernourished and sedentary youth by focusing on changes at school. In this role, Ms. Titzer coordinates the activities of volunteer Teams across the country as well as developing and implementing programs to positively impact the school environment with regard to nutrition and physical activity.
Moira Gledhill, MS, RD, LDN
“How to Achieve the Ultimate in Customer Service”
Monday, April 26, 3:00-4:00 pm
Moira Gledhill is the Corporate Healthcare Manager for the US Foodservice Corporate Headquarters, Rosemont, Illinois. She has worked as Patient Services Manager in New York as well as Clinical Dietitian/Education Specialist/Nutrition Specialist for a WIC program in Illinois.
Kristine Clark, Ph.D., RD, FACSM“The Rest of the Story – The Real Science Behind High Fructose Corn Syrup”
Monday, April 26, 4:15-5:15 pm
Dr. Kristine Clark is the Director of Sports Nutrition for Penn State University's Athletic Dept. where she counsels over 800 varsity athletes from 29 teams. She also holds a faculty position as an assistant professor in the Dept. of Nutritional Sciences. Her research interests include food choices for exercise and athletic performance, timing of eating, and weight management. Dr. Clark, a registered dietitian, is a past chair of the ADA-DPG SCAN, a member of the Weight Management DPG, a Fellow and past Trustee Member of the American College of Sports Medicine, and a member of the U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine Advisory Board.
Judy Dodd, MS, RD, LDN
“Linking Food and Nutrition: The Basics of Combining Education with Food Demonstration”
Monday, April 26, 6:00-7:30 pm
A leader, an author, a speaker and a consultant, Judy Dodd is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh and is corporate nutritionist for the Giant Eagle Supermarkets. Currently she is the Chairman of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) Foundation and on the ADA Board of Directors. Judy Dodd has served as President of the American Dietetic Association, the Pennsylvania Dietetic Association, and the Board of Directors of the Allegheny County American Heart Association. She is a charter Fellow of the American Dietetic Association. In 2004 she was awarded a Medallion Award by this Association and in 2008 received its top award, the Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award.
Gail Frank, Ph.D., RD
“Unintended Consequences of Simple Dietary Advice: Optimizing Health and Minimizing Harm”
Tuesday, April 27, 9:15-10:15 am
Dr. Frank is a professor of nutrition and director of the California State University Long Beach ADA-Accredited Dietetic Internship. She is a writer/speaker having served 19 years as an ADA media spokesperson. She has published or co-authored 116 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and is the single author of the 2nd edition of a community nutrition college textbook.
Mary Anne Burkman, MPH, RD
“Unintended Consequences of Simple Dietary Advice: Optimizing Health and Minimizing Harm”
Tuesday, April 27, 9:15-10:15 am
Mary Anne Burkman, Director of Program Services for the Dairy Council of California, presently directs all outreach efforts to health professionals as well as adult consumers. She has overseen the development of nutrition education programs and curriculum for adults and children and two Dairy Council hosted websites. Ms. Burkman has been active in ADA at the district, state and national level. As a former delegate and area coordinator for ADA’s House of Delegates, she has served as chair of the Association’s Position Committee and is the upcoming Chair-elect for the ADA Practice Group, Nutrition Education for the Public.
Barbara Klein, Ph.D.
“The Roots of Soy Science:What We Know Today”
Tuesday, April 27, 10:30-11:30 am
Dr. Klein is co-director of the Illinois Center for Soy Foods at the University of Illinois, Professor Emerita of Foods and Nutrition/Food Chemistry in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, and a member of the Division of Nutritional Sciences. She is editor of two books and the author of seven book chapters and over 150 journal articles and presentations.
Jessie Pavlinac, MS, RD, CSR, LD
“Today’s ADA… Empowering Members Now More Than Ever”
Tuesday, April 27, 12:30-1:30 pm
Jessie Pavlinac is the current president of the ADA Board of Directors. She is also the director of clinical nutrition at Oregon Health & Science University Hospitals & Clinics, Portland, Ore., and senior instructor at OHSU’s School of Medicine. A former Speaker of ADA’s House of Delegates and past-president of the Oregon and Portland dietetic associations, Ms. Pavlinac has served on ADA’s Nutrition Care Process/Standardized Language, Evidence-Based Practice, Legislative and Public Policy and Nominating committees. She is active in the Clinical Nutrition Managers and Renal Dietitians dietetic practice groups.
Rosanne Rust, MS, RD, LDN
“Working Online: Opportunities for Your Clients and You”
Tuesday, April 27, 1:45-2:45 pm
Roseanne Rust has been in private practice as a nutrition consultant since 1994. She is a licensed provider for Real Living Nutrition Services(www.reallivingnutrition.com), which provides personalized online weight management counseling and coaching and online corporate wellness programs. In addition she is a nutrition instructor for The Pennsylvania State University World Campus and a freelance writer, author of The Calorie Counter for Dummies® and contributing editor of www.superkidsnutrition.com, an online nutrition publication for parents.
Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD
“Childhood Obesity: A New Approach to Engaging Kids and Changing Behavior”
Tuesday, April 27, 1:45-2:45 pm
Elizabeth Ward is a freelance writer and nutrition consultant. She is the author of several books, including The American Dietetic Association’s Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy, The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to the New Food Pyramids, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Feeding Your Baby and Toddler. Ward blogs weekly on USAToday.com and expectthebestpregnancy.com, and writes regularly for Men’s Fitness, and WebMD.com. As well, Ward was a spokesperson for the ADA for 10 years. She lives in Reading, MA with her husband and three daughters.
Daniel Gagné, MD
“Bariatric Surgery 2010: Its Role and Outcomes”
Tuesday, April 27, 3:00-4:00 pm
Dr. Daniel Gagné is the director of the West Penn Bariatric Surgery Center in Pittsburgh and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery (adjunct) Department of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine. Dr Gagné is the author of numerous journal articles and book chapters, and is a national and international speaker.
Susan Laramee, M.S., RD, LDN, FADA
“Developing Your Brand:Building Successful Careers in Dietetics”
Tuesday, April 27, 3:00-4:00 pm
Susan Laramee is currently Manager, Clinical Recruitment with Sodexo’s Talent Acquisition Group specializing in the recruitment of Registered Dietitians nationally. She also serves as a liaison with external groups including national nutrition associations, state affiliate dietetic associations, and dietetic practice groups. She has held numerous positions within the American Dietetic Association, including President, media spokesperson, Director-At-Large on ADA’s Board of Directors, President of the Massachusetts Dietetic Association and Chair, Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group. Ms. Laramee is the author of more than 50 publications, and has been an invited speaker at more than 200 professional meetings.
Rita Johnson, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA
“The Scope of Dietetic Practice Framework: What's in it for Me?”
Tuesday, April 27, 4:15-5:15 pm
Dr. Johnson is associate professor of Food and Nutrition at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is the undergraduate director of the Dietetics program and the faculty coordinator of the clinical rotation of the post-graduate Dietetic Internship. She is the chair of the Quality Management and Scope of Dietetic Practice Framework Committee of the American Dietetic Association. She is author of a commentary on folic acid metabolism and genetics for a major nutrition text. She is a frequent speaker and recipient of numerous professional awards.
Nick Shorr, PhD
“Greening Our Sources and Our Wastes: Food Services on the Sustainability Frontier”
Tuesday, April 27, 4:15-5:15 pm
Dr. Shorr has spent the last thirty years working in Environmental Education and Sustainability including research, outreach, teaching, consulting and business/community projects. Currently, he is the manager of the Pennsylvania Resources Council.
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