The Georgia Dietetic Foundation (GDF), established in 1995, is a non-profit organization designed to support the education and professional development of dietetic and other health professionals. Over the past 20 years, GDF has awarded $55,000 to 50 students and dietetic interns, $17,303 for professional development grants, and $4,500 for five professional development stipends. Foundation activities have included monetary donations to local community organizations; support for statewide educational meetings, including the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) Annual Convention and Exhibition (ACE); and promotion of delivery of up-to-date nutrition information and services to Georgians through a variety of media such as newsletters and online and in-person presentations.
Mission Statement
The mission of GDF is to promote the health and well-being of Georgia citizens through nutrition education by supporting the education and professional development of dietetic and other health care professionals.
GDF Board of Trustees
The Georgia Dietetic Foundation Board has begun a new fiscal year with the following board members:
Caroline Kinzey, MS, RDN, LD; President
Ellen Steinberg, PhD, RDN, LD; Vice-President
Meredith Johnson, MS, RDN, LD, CSP; Secretary
Carolyn Silzle, MS, MBA, RDN, LD, FAND; Treasurer
Ashley Matthews, MS, RDN, LD; GAND liaison
Lesley Baradel, MBA, MS, RDN, LD
Dorothy Dupree, MS, RDN, LD
Jessica Harris, RDN, LD
Tamara Melton, MS, RDN, LD, CPHIMS
Mairead O'Hare, RDN, LD
William Snead, MS, RDN, LD, SNS
Caroline Kinzey, MS, RDN, LD
Meredith Johnson, MS, RDN, CSP, LD
Ashley Matthews, MS, RDN, LD
Dorothy Dupree, MS, RDN, LD
Tamara Melton, MS, RDN, LD, CPHIMS
William Snead, MS, RDN, LD, SNS
Ellen Steinberg, PhD, RDN, LD
Carolyn Silzle, MS, MBA, RDN, LD, FAND
Lesley Baradel, MBA, MS, RDN, LD
Jessica Harris, RDN, LD
Mairead O'Hare, RDN, LD
Promoting the health & well being of Georgians through nutrition education
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