2018 VAND Election: Delegate-Elect

Alexandra Wahlberg, RD

Alexandra Wahlberg is the clinical dietitian at Burke Health and Rehabilitation Center, a skilled rehab facility in Northern Virginia.  She graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in dietetics, and then went on to complete her dietetic internship through Virginia Tech with an emphasis on public policy and leadership.  Alexandra became interested in the Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics during her internship and was nominated to the position of Assistant State Policy Representative (SPR) shortly after graduation.  As the Assistant SPR she helped facilitate relationship-building between VAND members and state legislators in an attempt to promote positive nutritional outcomes for Virginians.  After serving in that capacity for over three years, she was appointed Member Services Chair.  As the Member Services Chair, she has been working to improve member engagement through outreach and education of both prospective and existing VAND members.

Alexandra’s Personal Statement:  As VAND’s Delegate-Elect and Delgate, I will proudly help give Virginians and VAND a voice in the national conversation around America’s health.

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