VAND brings advocacy, science, and service together
Becoming a member is becoming part of a community
Membership Ethos
We believe
As an organization of nutrition professionals practicing client-centered care, connection is at the heart of its membership program. VAND is passionate about community-building, offering a wealth of resources and a network that values expertise and inclusivity to its members. A science-based organization, VAND empowers members to be Virginia’s food & nutrition leaders.
VAND members believe first in treating the person, not the condition. VAND sets education and advocacy among its highest priorities while taking a comprehensive approach to care and planning for patients that are rooted in science and expertise.
VAND’s emphasis is on nutrition as a foundational element to health. But like any thriving ecosystem, VAND believes that our overall wellness is essential to our overall health, making the individual’s lifestyle an integral point of reference to achieving healthier habits that lead to a healthier existence.
Membership Benefits
Membership has its privileges!
- Member Only Website Areas
- Access to Online Learning Module to earn CPEs through readings, webinars with certification exams and certificates
- Online Product Marketplace for members to market and sell their products
- Weekly electronic communications with practice information, nutrition/food articles and member profiles
- Member List-Serv to support networking and connection to colleagues
- Reduced registration fees to VAND-sponsored CPE programs, including the VAND Annual Meeting
- Eligibility for Awards & Scholarships
- Eligibility for District Membership to include local CPE programs and networking opportunities
- Leadership Development opportunities at the state and district levels
- Advocacy training and opportunities to enhance professional recognition in Virginia
VAND Districts
Serving Virginia together
Districts
Regions
CONSULTING DIETITIANS BY DISTRICT
Click on the district links below to find a PDF of consulting dietitians in your geographic area in Virginia. Participating members provide services on a fee-for-service basis.
- Blue Ridge Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Greater Richmond Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Northern Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Southwest Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Tidewater Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITIES: VAND does not endorse or specifically recommend any members on this list. Furthermore, VAND is not liable to users or others for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon such information obtained from members on this list.
We Are VAND
Become A Member
With connection and professional expertise at the heart of its membership program, VAND is committed to creating a network that reflects and celebrates the diversity of Virginia. Practicing client-centered care, VAND is an organization of nutrition professionals that are passionate about community-building and dedicated to serving the people of Virginia.
To become a VAND member, you first have to become a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Below you will find a breakdown of how to become a member.
New Members
Existing Members
Supporting Membership
If you reside in Virginia and join the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND) you are automatically a member of VAND.
If you have been a member of AND but have recently moved to Virginia, then you need to update your mailing address with AND to be transferred to a VAND membership.
Purchase a VAND supporting membership & gain access to exclusive content.
*Note an active AND membership is required to be approved as a supporting member*
Member & Student Resources
VAND 2024 Election
Programs, Internships, Awards & Scholarships
Didactic Programs in Virginia – Didactic Programs in Dietetics provide the required dietetics coursework leading to a bachelor’s or graduate degree. Learn more information and view Didactic Programs in Virginia.
Dietetic Internships – To apply to a Dietetic Internship, individuals must complete at least a bachelor’s degree and ACEND-accredited coursework requirements (Didactic Program in Dietetics). For more information and to view Dietetic Internships in Virginia.
VAND Awards – The Application deadline for VAND awards is typically late January. For more information, contact VAND Awards Chair.
- Outstanding Dietetics Student-Dietetic Intern (ODS-DI)
- Outstanding Dietetics Student-Future Graduate (ODS-FG)
- Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (RYDY)
- Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year (RDTY)
- Emerging Dietetic Leader of the Year (EDL)
- Outstanding Dietitian of the Year (ODY)
VAND Scholarships – The Application deadline for VAND scholarships is typically late January. For more information, contact VAND Scholarship Chair, Debbie Moore (dmor6@cox.net)
- CRJ Entrepreneurial Grant Award
- Graduate Scholarship
- Margaret McDonald Scholarship
- Professional Development Scholarship
Check back soon for scholarship application forms!
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Application deadlines vary.
Diversity Among VAND Members
From the Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Board of Directors:
The Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics support and promote diversity and inclusion among its members and within our profession. We are troubled by the events that have occurred in our nation that have had profound impacts on the Black/African American, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).
Within the Commonwealth of Virginia we have observed hundreds gathering throughout the state to protest our own state’s horrific past. As many of you are aware, our state played a pivotal role in the Civil War, as home to the Confederate States of America capital. While our state’s past supported slavery and racial inequality among individuals of African descent, our state dietetic association stands in solidarity with our BIPOC members and their communities around the Commonwealth. VAND’s leadership, along with the national Member Interest and Dietetic Practice Groups leaders denounce the killing of unarmed Black/African Americans due to racial profiling and racist ideologies. We are committed to the health, well-being, inclusion and progress of BIPOC and marginalized groups in our profession and communities.
Specifically, VAND commits to:
- Establishing an IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Taskforce
- Connect with our state members who are members of MIGs to form subcommittees within the IDEA Taskforce
- Support dietetic/nutrition programs housed in Historically Black Colleges and Universities within the state of Virginia
- Apply for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics diversity funds to support annual meeting attendance by BIPOC students, interns, and newly credentialed practitioners
- Increase IDEA professional development opportunities
Committed To The Work
01. IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access)
In accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics strategic vision and mission, the Diversity and Inclusion Leaders Program supports Active members from underrepresented groups within the nutrition and dietetics profession. Four leaders are selected to participate in a two-year leadership program and are provided mentorship, leadership training, and networking.
Access the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member Update: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion.
For information regarding educational resources, Member Interest Group involvement opportunities, and Academy awards and grants, check out the links below or contact Crystal Wynn – VAND Diversity Liaison.
Nana Ataa Ofosu-Benefo,
MS, RD, CDN, LDN VAND Diversity Liaison
02. AND Diversity Awards and Grants
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Mini-Grants provide funds to support Academy affiliate, dietetic practice group, and member interest group outreach to students and professionals from underrepresented groups within the nutrition and dietetics profession. Last year, VAND was proudly awarded money through these grants to fund the efforts of the diversity task force. These funds were used to send dietitians and dietetic interns to the Food and Nutrition Conference Expo (FNCE) for free to support their continued education, as well as give them networking opportunities within the community. Each grant awardee attended one of FNCE’s many DEI sessions, and lead a discussion about that session with VAND members on January 20th.
Learn more about these award recipients below!
Grant Recipients
Yanine Pedrazas Terrazas
I am currently an undergraduate student at James Madison University majoring in Dietetics, and I expect to graduate in May 2022.
I firmly believe knowledge is a powerful tool to share with all individuals, especially those most vulnerable to health disparities. Thus, I am committed to my role as a future Registered Dietitian to advocate for disease prevention and health promotion among racial/ethnic minorities with suboptimal health outcomes.
Educating patients on the power of food as medicine to prevent and or manage chronic diseases such as Diabetes is my biggest motivation to keep moving forward and continue making progress.
My future career goals include working as a clinical dietitian and becoming a Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician.
Additionally, I aspire to acquire a leadership position as a chair in the Diabetes DPG and support efforts advocating for the global diabetes community.
Another goal I have is to help the AYUDA (American Youth Understanding Diabetes Abroad) non-profit organization by traveling abroad to bring my understanding of diabetes to others around the globe.
Danielle Wilson
Hello everyone, my name is Danielle Wilson and I am originally from Baltimore, MD.
I have been married to my husband Aaron for 10 years and he is a Chef and Personal Caterer.
I completed my B.S. in Health Promotions from Liberty University in March 2011 and received my post-baccalaureate DPD certificate at Virginia State University December 2017. I graduated from the Virginia State University Dietetic Internship Program in June 2019 where I received a verification statement and a Food and Nutrition Science Graduate Certificate.
I am currently working as a Long Term Care Clinical Dietitian for NutraCo from November 2, 2020 to the present. I am beyond thankful for this opportunity to continue to learn and grow in my care as a Registered Dietitian.
Liza Iv
Hi everyone, I’m a Clinical Registered Dietitian currently working in an acute setting.
I’m originally from California and moved to the East Coast in 2015. I went to Meredith College for my graduate program and also where I completed my dietetic internship. While I was a graduate student, I worked as a health educator, traveling to various communities in North Carolina and teaching interactive nutrition and cooking classes.
My interests include public health, diabetes education, general wellness, as well as diversity in nutrition and dietetics.
In my free time, I enjoy listening to podcasts, going on nature walks, yoga, biking, trying new restaurants, and spending time with my kitty.
Chinwe Obudulu
Chinwe Obudulu, MS, RD is a registered Dietitian with the Special Immunology department at Children’s
National Hospital in Washington D.C. where she provides medical nutrition therapy services for pediatric
and young adult patients under the Ryan White HIV Services program.
She has a varied background
working in non-profits, policy, research, and education and is passionate about equipping underserved
communities with the knowledge, skills, and resources to improve their nutritional security and health.
In the long-term, Chinwe wants to use her nutrition expertise in combination with research and policy to
implement comprehensive and effective nutrition programs for communities of color.
Chinwe holds a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.S in Nutrition and Metabolism from the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Magan Ester
Magan graduated from James Madison University in 2014 with a BS in Health Science. She discovered dietetics shortly after.
While pursuing her 2nd degree, Magan founded the Nutrition and Dietetics Association at VSU, presented at VAS research showcase, was featured online for agricultural research, obtained her Health and Wellness Coach certification, and volunteered as a WIC nutrition educator and SNAP Farmer’s market assistant. She has also been awarded several honors and scholarships for her excellence in the field of health and nutrition.
Magan graduated with distinction from Virginia State University in 2021.
She is currently a Virginia Tech Dietetic Intern (NOVA location), a GW HCOP Ambassador, and the mother of 2 busy toddlers.
Magan has clinical and community interests in women’s health and child nutrition.
Phone
703-957-9347
Address
Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
10221 Krause Rd, PO Box 2304, Chesterfield, VA 23832