Diversify Dietetics Annual Summit
Apr
9
to Apr 11

Diversify Dietetics Annual Summit

The Diversify Dietetics Annual Summit is back on April 9-11, 2025!

Our Summit goes beyond the WHY and focuses on the HOW of nutrition topics. From building an entrepreneurial business, exploring new nutritional science, translating food trends, to supporting food insecurity, you'll walk away with strategies to provide equitable care for clients, patient and communities of color.

The Diversify Dietetics Community is full of inspiring nutrition professionals who are committed to incorporating cultural humility into their practice and sharing those skills with you. This summit will take a deep dive into topics related to working in different communities of color.

The summit includes sessions, workshops, and panels across various practice areas, with the most diverse set of food and nutrition professionals at any conference. Attendees will receive 21.5 CEUs. 

You’ll be free to learn and explore in a supportive, safe, and inspirational virtual setting. By the end of three days you will feel inspired and more confident in incorporating cultural humility into your practice. Our events are truly like no others in the dietetics community! 

A bonus: Proceeds from this event support the programming we provide to the DD Community!

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5th ANNUAL #DDMEETUP at FNCE
Oct
5
6:30 PM18:30

5th ANNUAL #DDMEETUP at FNCE

Kick off your FNCE with the DD Community!

Mingle with the DD Community, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy delicious lite bites and refreshing beverages as you make new connections and catch up with colleagues.

Proceeds from this event support Diversify Dietetics' scholarships, educational resources, and professional development for nutrition and dietetics students, interns, and professionals of color. 

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5th Annual DD Summit 2024
Jun
7
to Jun 9

5th Annual DD Summit 2024

The Diversify Dietetics (DD) Annual Summit is back on June 7-9, 2024! This time we're spicing things up a bit and bringing you the DD Summit IN-PERSON in Atlanta, GA with an option to attend virtually.

The DD Summit goes beyond scratching the surface of why diversity is needed in food and nutrition. We take a deep dive into the how of cultural humility in nutrition practice- giving attendees actionable skills to advance health equity in work. The conference is offered both in person in Atlanta, GA, and virtually.

This summit is ideal for food and nutrition students and professionals who want to improve their skills in culturally-sensitive practice, and who want to learn and network with the most diverse community in the dietetics profession.

Regiser here!!

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2nd Annual Media Training Workshop (A DD Summit 2024: Pre-Conference Event)
Jun
6
to Jun 7

2nd Annual Media Training Workshop (A DD Summit 2024: Pre-Conference Event)

The 2nd Annual Media Training Workshop is a pre-conference event to the 5th Annuall DD Summit. It takes place in-person only in Atlanta, GA from Thursday, June 6th-Friday, June 7th.

This media training will prepare attendees for appearances on broadcast TV, satellite media tours or in-brand partnerships. Best practices for nutrition communicators using social media will be covered in depth. Additional sessions will teach techniques in pitching, copywriting, and editing. Workshop instructors will include industry experts in nutrition communications, marketing, and PR.

Attendees are BIPOC RDs who have established themselves as nutrition experts within their unique demographic of followers, and who are seeking to improve their skills in communications and media.

Applications are now open! Attendees are accepted on a rolling basis with a cap at 50 people. Apply today!

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DD's Preceptor Appreciation Day: Cultural Humility in Action
Apr
8
12:30 PM12:30

DD's Preceptor Appreciation Day: Cultural Humility in Action

Our internship program would not be possible without you- our preceptors!

As a way to say thank you, we would like to warmly invite you to join us for our first Preceptor Appreciation Day: Cultural Humility in Practice on April 8th 12:30-2:30 EST.

The interns from Cohort I of our Dietetics Internship Program will present on their case studies of their experiences with diverse clients and patients, resources for cultural humility, and recommended best practices.

The session will also feature some of the highlights from our interns’ first year working with DD preceptors. This session will be recorded if you’re not able to attend live. We hope to see you there! Click here to register.

This webinar has 2 CEUs pending.

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DD Spring Meetups
Apr
1
to May 9

DD Spring Meetups

Join us at the Diversify Dietetics Spring Meetups—an in person gathering of the DD community all across the country.

Our meetups provide a welcoming space for aspiring and established professionals who support the DD mission to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other.

From insightful discussions on cultural humility to empowering networking opportunities, our meetups offer invaluable support and resources for those dedicated to creating a more diverse and representative dietetics community.

*We will continue to update this page with meetup details. Check back here for more information, including registration links.

Atlanta, GA

  • Date: Tuesday, May 7th

  • Time: 6:00 PM EST

  • Location: Chattahoochee Food Works

  • Hosted by: Amber Davis & Tamara Melton

  • Registration Link

Anaheim, CA

Bronx, NY

Chicago, IL

Los Angeles, CA

Raleigh-Durham, NC

San Antonio, TX

San Francisco, CA

Washington, DC

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Fueling Clarity: Crafting Compelling Nutrition Messages for Caffeine Awareness Month and Beyond
Mar
28
7:00 PM19:00

Fueling Clarity: Crafting Compelling Nutrition Messages for Caffeine Awareness Month and Beyond

Elevate your ability to convey complex nutrition science in today's fast-paced media landscape. In this webinar, designed for dietitians and nutrition professionals, we'll collaborate with Red Bull Energy Drink for “Caffeine Awareness Month” to dive into credible content creation. Our expert, Clara Nosek, MS, RDN @yourdietitianbff, will guide you through effective messaging and demo a mindful caffeine use recipe from Red Bull Energy Drink. Plus, learn insights from Dezi Abeyta, RD at Red Bull North America.  on how to break into working with brands and industry partners.

This webinar is free, and open to all who would like to attend! 

As you join us for this Red Bull-partnered webinar session, we kindly remind you to adhere to FTC guidelines when sharing your experience on social media. Whether you're posting about the knowledge you've gained or showcasing the Red Bull products from our event, transparency is key. Use #RedBullEvent to indicate your participation, or if discussing any gifted products. Our collective commitment to clear disclosure ensures we maintain the trust of our audience and the integrity of our communications.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdu2upj4tG9Fk9-g44lMu1FxH32-iD0lF

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Webinar: How to Navigate the Changes to the RD Pathway: Perspectives from a Food Service Professional, Career Changer and Dietetic Intern
Feb
29
6:30 PM18:30

Webinar: How to Navigate the Changes to the RD Pathway: Perspectives from a Food Service Professional, Career Changer and Dietetic Intern

New webinar! Join us on leap day (Thursday, February 29th) at 6:30pm EST as we bring you our next webinar - “How to Navigate the Changes to the RD Pathway: Perspectives from a Food Service Professional, Career Changer and Dietetic Intern.”

As of January 1st, all individuals who sit for the RD exam must have a Master’s degree. We are already seeing the implications of this mandate through declining applications to dietetic internship programs, students choosing other fields of study, increased dietitian vacancies and much more.

Join us as we discuss how this mandate is impacting our field and how we can help students of color from being left behind. This event is free to the entire DD community. Register here.

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Cultivating Success: Unveiling Barriers for Aspiring Black Dietitians
Dec
14
3:00 PM15:00

Cultivating Success: Unveiling Barriers for Aspiring Black Dietitians

Join us THIS THURSDAY, 12/14 for our conversation on diversity in dietetics with the incredible Dr. Marie Allsopp~!⁠
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Dr. Allsopp was selected as the fellow for Prioritizing Diversity and Inclusion in Nutrition and Dietetics: Overcoming Obstacles to RDN Recruitment, Education and Advancement with the AND Foundation.⁠
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In this webinar, she shares her insights on the barriers for aspiring Black dietitians from spending the past two years working to advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) in nutrition and dietetics.

Register HERE.

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State of the DD Community
Oct
19
7:00 PM19:00

State of the DD Community

This past spring. we asked you, our DD Community, to tell us what you needed to THRIVE in the field of nutrition.

We also asked ourselves- At five years old, where does DD fit into the food, nutrition and dietetics space? How are we continuing to shake up the status quo?

Through a series of surveys and focus groups with our stakeholders, we gathered and analyzed information to help us answer those critical questions.

In this rapidly changing world of nutrition and dietetics, what does the DD Community want and need to flourish, and how can we support it? Join us for this event to hear from our cofounders, Deanna Lewis and Tamara Melton, what YOU told us, and be the first to see our new Strategic Plan for 2023-2026!

Click HERE to register.

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DD Meetup at FNCE
Oct
7
6:00 PM18:00

DD Meetup at FNCE

  • Metropolitan State University Denver Turnhalle at Tivoli Student Union (map)
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This year, we're kicking off FNCE with our friends at the Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSUD) Nutrition Department. MSUD is a Hispanic Serving Institution within walking distance of the Colorado Convention Center.

This is the biggest gathering of the DD community all year long, so you won't want to miss out. Join us for food, fun, and community building with your fellow DD Fam!

Learn more about MSUD.

Register to Attend! Early Bird Tickets are on sale until August 28!

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2023 DD Annual Summit
May
10
to May 12

2023 DD Annual Summit

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The 2023 DD Annual Summit will be held Wednesday, May 10th - Friday, May 12, 2023! 🎉 This virtual conference is the ONLY multi-day learning event created by nutrition professionals of color that centers on nutrition professionals of color!

This summit will include over 19 sessions, workshops, panels, and cooking demos across a wide variety of topics, including clinical, community, entrepreneurship, sports nutrition, and more!

The one thread- all of the speakers will be speaking about the experiences and actual work that they are doing RIGHT NOW to serve communities of color. You will leave this event with knowledge and skills that you can use to improve your culturally-sensitive practice game! We also include plenty of time to check out our exhibitor's booths and hang out (virtually) with the DD community. Plus, you will receive over 19.5 CEUs (including an ethics CEU)!

DD Members get special pricing! To purchase a ticket at a discounted rate, click here. To view the public landing page and learn more about the summit, click here.

And if you are interested in supporting a student ticket, click here.

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Apr
16
to May 31

Diversify Dietetics Spring Meetups

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Spring 2023 ✨In Person✨ Meetups

4/16/2023 Houston, TX Meetup - Register Here!

5/2/2023 Atlanta, GA Meetup - Register Here!

5/11/2023 Durham, NC Meetup - Register Here!

5/18/2023 Central NJ - Register Here!

5/19/2023 NYC Meetup with NYCNEN - Register Here!

5/20/2023 Detroit, MI - Register Here!

5/20/2023 SLC, UT - Register Here!

5/21/2023 DMV- Register Here! *Limited Amount of Tickets*

5/23/2023 DFW, TX - Register Here!

5/11/2023 Davis, CA - Register Here!

5/27/2023 LA- Register Here!

6/1/2023 Baton Rouge- Register Here!

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Elevating and Integrating Cultural Foods in Schools & Community Programs: The Role of Nutrition Professionals at Every Level
Mar
9
6:00 PM18:00

Elevating and Integrating Cultural Foods in Schools & Community Programs: The Role of Nutrition Professionals at Every Level

Join a panel of exceptional nutrition professionals on how to respectfully, effectively, and sustainably elevate and integrate cultural foods into communities and schools. This webinar will provide considerations on an individual, community, and policy level!

Our speakers include:

  • Moderator: Frances Montoya - Director of Food Services at Vaughn Next Century Learning Center 

  • Panelist: Jonathan Albert - Registered Dietitian, Seattle Indian Health Board

  • Panelist: Ale Peñaloza - School Nutrition Leadership Manager

  • Panelist: Tambra Ray Stevenson - Founder/CEO WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture

Event Details:

Webinar will run from 6:00 - 7:15PM EST.

1.25 CEUs Pending Approval by CDR.

DD Members Register Here

Non-Members Register Here

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🌟Simple Tech for Stellar Culinary Demos with Cindy Chou🌟
Nov
10
7:00 PM19:00

🌟Simple Tech for Stellar Culinary Demos with Cindy Chou🌟


🌟Hey DD Fam! New Webinar Alert🌟

🌟Looking to improve your virtual cooking demo skills so that you can keep your clients and patients engaged? Look no further than our next webinar- Simple Tech for Stellar Culinary Demos with Cindy Chou. Cindy is a RDN, professional, and mechanical engineer who loves tech and all things creative.

🌟Cindy will teach you how to prepare and deliver engaging virtual cooking demonstrations that will capture your audience's attention. She will cover tips on how to prep your ingredients, recipes, and equipment to reduce your stress on demo day and to improve the educational experience for your audience. Cindy will also discuss technology platforms that even the least tech-savvy folks can use to level up their cooking demos!

🌟Live webinar attendees will also have a chance to win a license of Ecamm, a live-streaming and video production studio! This event is being sponsored by our friends at @POMWonderful


🌟This webinar is free for all DD members (RSVP in the Circle platform) and $15 for not-yet-members (sign up here) This webinar will be recorded and sent to all participants afterward. Comment below or DM us with any questions!

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Chicago Meetup
Jun
15
1:00 PM13:00

Chicago Meetup

Our Chicago DD Fam is coming together for a meetup! Join host Jennifer Corral on Sunday, June 26th at 1pm CST at Time Out Market in Chicago. Reserve your spot here!

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Jennifer at jquija2@uic.edu.

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DD Annual Summit 2022
May
12
to May 13

DD Annual Summit 2022

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Are y'all ready to get in some continuing education with you're DD Fam? We're excited to announce the dates for our 2022 DD Annual Summit-Thursday, May 12th - Friday, May 13, 2022! 🎉 This virtual conference is the ONLY multi-day learning event created by nutrition professionals of color for nutrition professionals of color!

This summit will include over 20 sessions, workshops, panels, and cooking demos across a wide variety of topics including clinical, community, entrepreneurship, sports nutrition, and more!

The one thread- all of the speakers will be speaking about the experiences and actual work that they are doing RIGHT NOW to serve communities of color. You will leave this event with knowledge and skills that you can use to improve your culturally-sensitive practice game! We're also including plenty of time to check out our exhibitor's booths and hang out (virtually) with the DD community. Plus, you will receive over 20 CEUs! Click HERE to learn more 🖤

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Save the Date: DD In-Person Meetups!
May
10
to May 22

Save the Date: DD In-Person Meetups!

They’re Baaaaackkkk! In person meetups that is 🙌🏾 That’s right fam, we are back in person in some of the very same cities that kicked off meetups in the early DD days. If you’re new to meetups, it’s a time when any and everyone who supports the DD mission can come together and build community.

Our wonderful host have worked to find locations that are outdoors or have plenty of indoor space. Before you register, we ask that you read through our DD meetup registration terms which include COVID-19 guidance, liability waiver and release, and photo consent. You can register for these in person events by clicking the links for each meetup. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Fall 2021 Virtual Meetups
Sep
20
to Sep 28

Fall 2021 Virtual Meetups

Let’s Reunite!

It’s been too long DD fam. Good thing meetup season is here! Meetups are a time to build community with each other whether that’s by venting about the week, celebrating successes, networking for growth, or anything else you need! We’re inviting all professionals, students, educators, and retirees who support the Diversify Dietetics mission to sign on up! Want to learn more about our meetups, check out our meetup FAQs.

Just like in person, no two meetups are alike, and this season we are so appreciative of our local hosts for planning a great night of community building! These meetups were planned with each region’s time zone in mind but feel free to attend any or all events! Sign up below and we’ll see you on the internet.

East - September 28th @ 6:30 pm EST - RSVP Here!

Midwest - September 29th @ 6:30 pm CST - RSVP Here!

South - September 28th @ 6:30 pm EST - RSVP Here!

West - September 22nd @ 6:30 pm PST - RSVP Here!

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Aug
5
7:00 PM19:00

Food Insecurity: Careers & Cultural Considerations

Time for our next webinar!

 
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"Food Insecurity- Careers and Cultural Considerations"

The pandemic showed that no matter where you work as an RD, you may find that part of your work includes supporting clients, patients, and students who are food insecure. As with all other areas of practice, cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity are critical when working with food insecurity communities.

Join us for a panel discussion with three DD community members: Miram Manboard, Sarah Crulcich, MPH, RD, LD and Winona Bynum, RDN, PMP. These professionals are working hard to provide support to diverse communities who are or may be at risk of becoming food insecure.

We will first discuss how their career pathways led them to work in food insecurity. We will then dive into an enlightening and honest discussion of why culture needs to always be a consideration when developing programming for food banks or other donation partners. We will discuss how college pantries are so important to supporting students and their families. Our panelists will also explore why food banking is a short-term solution, and what RDs can do to support more sustainable solutions for food-insecure communities. This interactive panel will allow attendees plenty of time to ask questions of our panelists.

Thursday, August 5th from 7-8:30 pm EST | 1.5 CPEUs pending | Free to all DD Members, $15 for all other attendees

Register HERE.

*If you’re a DD member, check the forum for more information on how to access the event.

This webinar is made possible thanks to support from Chobani. All attendees will receive resources thanks to our friends at Chobani.

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Spring 2021 Virtual Meetups!
May
20
to Jun 29

Spring 2021 Virtual Meetups!

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Spring Meetups are Here!

We want to see your face again. Join us for our upcoming spring meetups! Meetups are a time for the Diversify Dietetics fam to build community with each other whether that’s by venting about the week, celebrating successes, networking for growth, or anything else you need! We’re inviting all professionals, students, educators, and retirees who support the Diversify Dietetics mission to sign on up! Want to learn more about our meetups, check out our meetup FAQs.

Just like in person, no two meetups are alike, and this season we are so appreciative of our local hosts for planning a great night of community building! These meetups were planned with each region’s time zone in mind but feel free to attend any or all events! Sign up below and we’ll see you on the internet.

East - May 20th, 7-8 pm EST - RSVP Here!

Midwest - May 21st, 6-7pm CST - RSVP Here!

South - May 29th 10 -11am EST - RSVP Here!

West - May 20th, 6-7pm PCT - RSVP Here!

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RDs of Color Entrepreneurs Summit After Party & Meetup Kickoff!
May
7
6:30 PM18:30

RDs of Color Entrepreneurs Summit After Party & Meetup Kickoff!

We're closing out our RDs of Color Entrepreneurs Summit with a Meetup After-Party for the whole DD Community. This will also kick-off our Spring regional meetups! Join your #ddfam from near and far to debrief on topics from the summit or just hangout listening to some great music. We're bringing the post-conference, happy hour vibes to a virtual setting. Bring your own beverage, grab a friend and we'll see you there.

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RDs of Color Entrepreneurs Summi
May
3
to May 7

RDs of Color Entrepreneurs Summi

A week-long virtual event, created especially for current and aspiring RD Entrepreneurs of Color, designed to teach you the skills to take your business to the next level.

Why We Created This Summit

The Diversify Dietetics Community is full of RDs and RDs to Be of Color who are extremely talented, with an unmatched work ethic and creativity. You are ideal nutrition entrepreneurs. But you may not have had the opportunity to learn or hone the skills needed to grow your own successful nutrition business. You also need a training experience that honors the unique opportunities and challenges for RDs of Color. 

That is, until now!

If you’re an RD or RD to Be of Color who wants to start or grow your nutrition business- this Summit was literally created for you! We believe that teaching you critical entrepreneurship skills will allow you to fill the need for a diverse nutrition expert in your community and specialty area. Whether you want to work as a consultant with food brands, start your own private practice, or break into media work- we’ve got you covered!  

And we have that added bonus: You will be surrounded by the DD Community for the entire event.

You’ll be free to learn and explore in a setting that is supportive, safe, and inspirational. You'll create a network of colleagues who will be your accountability partners for years to come- partners who share your uniqueness as an RD of Color. Our events are truly like no others in the dietetics community!

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