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Updated February 2007
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. Office | ||||
| American Dietetic Association 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995 Phone: 800/877-1600 |
American Dietetic Association 1120 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 480 Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 800/877-0877 | ||||
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Check the information below for specific e-mail addresses, phone numbers and links to online content by department. To find information quickly, hit the "Ctrl" and "F" keys simultaneously. For Macs, hit the "apple key" and "F" keys simultaneously.
Accounting
Accounting is responsible for issuing invoices and/or refunds for products or services as well as collection of these invoices.
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A. Vazquez, Administrative Assistant/Customer Service
ADA Foundation (ADAF)
Contact the ADA Foundation for scholarships, awards, annual fund, giving opportunities and corporate programs.
ADA Times
ADA Times is ADA's member publication that helps members keep current on the latest news in the dietetics profession and the Association
Editorial Team
adatimes@eatright.org
American Dietetic Association
ADA Times
120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606
Advertising
Daun Longshore, Corporate Relations Manager
ext. 4789
dlongshore@eatright.org
Affiliates
For information on affiliate (state) associations
Affiliate Management Team
- Katie Paffhouse, Senior Manager, Affiliates
Careers
For entry-level career guidance, including education requirements.
Classified Ads
Reach 65,000 readers with your classified ad in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
Links of Interest:Code of Ethics
For questions, comments and requests for information regarding ADA's Code of Ethics
Nina Landrum/Harold Holler
Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE)
To inquire about:
- Accredited/approved programs for dietitian/nutrition students: Coordinated Programs; Didactic Programs, and Dietetic Internships
- Accredited/approved programs for dietetic technician students
- Computer matching for dietetic internships
- Sponsoring organizations eligibility requirements, Standards of Education, and policies for accreditation
- ADA scholarship applications
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) - Professional Development Portfolio
For information about the proposed recertification process
Links of Interest:Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) - General
To inquire about:
- General registration information and registration eligibility requirements for the entry-level dietitian and dietetic technician examinations
- Eligibility requirements for Board Certification as a Specialist in Renal Nutrition, Pediatric Nutrition and Metabolic Nutrition
- Eligibility requirements for Fellow of The American Dietetic Association
- Verification of registered, Fellow and/or Specialty certification status
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered
- Prior and subsequent approval of CPE activities for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered
- List of prior approved CPE activities by location, topic and date
- Self-Assessment Series for Dietetic Professionals
Corporate Relations Sponsorship
For information on ADA corporate relations sponsorship opportunities
- Jennifer Horton, Director of Corporate Relations
ext. 4804
jhorton@eatright.org - Daun Longshore, Corporate Relations Manager
ext. 4789
dlongshore@eatright.org
Diversity
To inquire about:
- Diversity grant and award programs
- Diversity Committee
- Karen Lechowich, Vice President
Evidence Analysis Library
- Deborah S. Cummins, PhD
Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines and Toolkits
- Kari Kren, Manager, Governance
Executive Office
Patricia M. Babjak, Office of the CEO
ext. 4856
pbabjak@eatright.org
- Manages Headquarter Operations & Staff
- Official Spokesperson for the Association
- Strategic Plan Management
- ADA Board of Directors
- ADA Honors & Awards Program
- Nominating Committee and Election Process
J. Craig Busey, Legal Counsel
ext. 4728
cbusey@eatright.org
- Directs and manages all legal matters, including litigation and contract negotiation
- Selects, manages, directs and evaluates external legal counsel
- Provides legal support to the ADA governing structures
- Association Policies
External Relations
ADA's work with non-government professional organizations and coalition projects.
- Karen Lechowich, Vice President
Finance & Administration
Finance & Administration is responsible for finance, accounting, information technology, network operations, office services and procurement.
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Paul Mifsud, Vice President
Government Relations
For ADA action on medical nutrition therapy and other food-and nutrition-related legislation and regulations
Policy Initiatives & Advocacy, Washington, D.C. office
800/877-0877
202/775-8277
fax: 202/775-8284
- Stephanie Patrick, Vice President
ext. 6004
spatrick@eatright.org - Ron Smith, Director of Government Relations
ext. 6001
rsmith@eatright.org - Jennifer Teters, Manager, Legislative and Political Affairs
ext. 6008
jteters@eatright.org - Jennifer Weber, Manager, National Nutrition Policy
ext. 6012
jweber@eatright.org - Mary Hager, Director of Regulatory Affairs
ext. 6007
mhager@eatright.org - Juliana Smith, Director of State Gov. Relations
ext. 6011
jsmith@eatright.org - Dana Whitley, Member Advocacy Coordinator
ext. 6006
dwhitley@eatright.org - Elizabeth J. Hasiak, Office Administrator
ext. 6003
ehasiak@eatright.org - Charmaine Jones, PAC Assistant
ext. 6002
cjones@eatright.org
Hot Topics
Hot Topics are timely responses to members' questions and issues. For information or requests on ADA Hot Topics, contact Nina Landrum.
- Donna C. Wickstrom, MS, RD; Manager, Governance
House of Delegates
For questions, comments and requests for information regarding ADA House activities: Nina Landrum/Harold Holler
Links of Interest:Human Resources
For advertised ADA internal position openings, send your resume as an attached MS Word document, DOS text, or ASCII file
- Carrolyn Patterson, Director
- Demetrius Brown, Human Resources Generalist
- Eric Dawoudi, Human Resources Specialist
Information Technology Organization
IT supports the ADA's internal computer network, Web site, database applications, computer hardware and software and e-commerce solutions.
- Richard Newman, Director
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
The Journal of the American Dietetic Association is the official research publication of the American Dietetic Association.
Journal Team
- Jennifer Herendeen, Editorial Director
ext. 4833
jherendeen@eatright.org - Jason Switt, Editor
ext. 4831
jswitt@eatright.org - Ryan Lipscomb, Department Editor
ext. 4829
rlipscomb@eatright.org - General information
journal@eatright.org
Advertising
- Lorraine Jackson
215/239-3131
lorraine.jackson@elsevier.com
Knowledge Center
Information services and resources to keep ADA members informed of food and nutrition issues and provide easy access to publications and educational tools created for the special needs of nutrition professionals
- Library
312/877-1600, ext. 4864
List Rental Service
Information for organizations interested in ADA mailing lists
ADA Mailing List Rental Information
- Cecilia Rosseljong, ALM
217-787-2029, ext. 205
ceciliar@aggressivelist.com
ADA Spokespeople Mailing Information
- Irene Perconti
ext. 4806
iperconti@eatright.org
Contact Information
Phone:
Cecilia Rosseljong at ALM: 217-787-2029, ext. 205
E-mail:
ceciliar@aggressivelist.com
Meetings
To ask questions regarding the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, other meetings and/or travel programs
Member Interest Groups (MIGs)
To ask questions related to the formation of, or questions about current Member Interest Groups (MIGs)
Practice, Member Interest and Affiliate Relations
- Diane Juskelis, Director
ext. 4811
djuskelis@eatright.org
Member Service Center
To inquire about:
- ADA catalog products/services or to place a credit card order
- Status of an existing product order
- American Dietetic Association applicants for membership, membership dues renewal or reinstatement
- Nationwide Nutrition Network subscription for ADA active members
- Consumer or business referrals to a Registered Dietitian (Find a Nutrition Professional)
- General information about ADA teams, products and service
Member Service Center Team
- Cliff Watson, Manager
- Danny Heeter, Member Service Center Representative
- Eidy Irizarry, Member Service Center Representative
- Martin Rollins, Member Service Center Representative
Membership
For information on qualifications for membership, membership application processing, or member benefit programs (e.g., insurance and financial programs) and services
Member Services
- Barbara Visocan, Vice President
- Kim Cardwell, Administrative Assistant
Member Benefits and Services Team
- Karen Noldan, Director
- Michelle Paprocki, Manager
Membership Development Team
- Mary Jawgiel, Director
- Vivian Ross, Membership Representative
- Katherine Weathers, Membership Representative
National Nutrition Month
For information about National Nutrition Month® items and promotion
Links of Interest:Nationwide Nutrition Network/Find A Nutrition Professional
For information on how to join the referral service available to ADA members who are also registered dietitians or dietetic technicians, registered
Links of Interest:Nominations and Elections
- Heidi Schwartz, MS, RD, CSP, LDN; Senior Director, Governance
Nutrition Care Manual (NCM)
To subscribe to the Nutrition Care Manual or for questions concerning your subscription to the Nutrition Care Manual
Links of Interest:Nutrition Services Coverage
For information about Medicare MNT, insurance coverage and codes of nutrition services.
- Pam Michael, Director
ext. 4747
pmichael@eatright.org - Tori Bender, Communication Manager
ext. 4748
tbender@eatright.org
Office Services and Procurement
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Position and Practice Papers
For questions, comments and requests for information regarding ADA positions and practice papers.
Donna Wickstrom and Nina Landrum
Practice
For inquiries on the 29 dietetic practice groups
Practice Team
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Professional Development
For information on Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Offerings and the Center for Professional Development, (i.e. conferences, workshops, teleseminars, Webinars and publications).
Public Relations/Media
For more information on press materials or to interview an ADA spokesperson
Links of Interest:Publications
ADA publishes a wide variety of consumer and professional publications, plus video and CD-ROM products. Visit ADA's online catalog. To request a print catalog or to inquire about a product
Links of Interest:Quality Management
For questions related to Accreditation Standards, Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance and Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Sharon McCauley, Director
Sales/Customer Service
To inquire about an ADA product
Links of Interest:Scientific Affairs and Research
- Esther Myers, Director, Scientific Affairs and Research
ext. 4860
emyers@eatright.org - Deborah Cummins, Director, Evidence Analysis Library
ext. 4871
dcummins@eatright.org - Kay Howarter, Senior Manager, EAL
ext. 4797
khowarter@eatright.org - Lisa Ornstein, Research Administrative Assistant
ext. 4805
lornstein@eatright.org - Toni Acosta, Administrative Assistant, EAL
ext. 4832
aacosta@eatright.org - Jan Foster
ext. 4724
jfoster@eatright.org
Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework
For questions related to Scope of Dietetics Practice and the "Framework" Tools.
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Sharon McCauley, Director, Quality Management
Technical Questions Regarding ADA's Web Site
For answers to technical questions regarding ADA's Web site
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