Wanna Host a Meetup?
Every Fall and Spring we host meet-ups in cities around the nation to bring together professionals, educators and students that are part of the Diversify Dietetics community.
Are you interested in being a host? You can sign up here and please check out our FAQs.
Meet-Up Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: So what does a host do?
A: Host are the amazing city locals that find a location (or activity) for the Diversify Dietetics meetup! As a host, you solidify the time, date, location, and help to facilitate the meetup. You also have the very important job of making sure the group gets a picture at the end of the event!
Q: Do I have to host by myself?
A: No, you are welcome to host with a friend or colleague!
Q: When should I host the meetup?
A: You can choose to host a meetup anytime of year. The Diversify Dietetics team will arrange for meetups every spring in the month of May. For Spring, hosts will need to choose a date between May 1 through 31.
Q: Where should I host a meetup?
A: We recommend you choose a location that does not require a deposit or spending minimum. Some really cool past meetups have included: A tour of the local food bank, coffee-shop, lakeside picnic, live music happy hour.
Q: As a host, do I have to pay for anything?
A: No, Diversify Dietetics is not able to support any cost of the meetup and as a host you are not required to cover any cost. Keep in mind that choosing a location where people (yourself included) can opt in or out of spending money is always ideal.
Q: How do I get people to the meetup?
A: We recommend that you create an email, flier, or social post to share out with your co-workers, classmates, colleagues, really anyone and everyone you want to get the word out to. Tag us on social media (@diversifydietetics) or send us an email (info@diversifydietetics.org) and we will also share your event widely! Looking for inspiration on how to share your meetup? Check out this example!
Q: How do I know what to talk about at the meetup?
A: As a diverse group of RDs and RDs2BE in a profession that lacks diversity, we find that conversation may come naturally. We will also provide you with a host guide that gives a few ice-breakers and conversation starters to get things going.
Meetups are intended to be safe spaces and may function as an opportunity for some to vent and unpack the stresses associated with being in a field that is not very diverse. Please encourage respect and confidentiality in subjects that may come up.
Q: What if I'm a professor not of color who wants to host a meet-up?
Thanks for your willingness to help host a DD meetup. As a professor looking to host, we wanted to flag a couple things. There are often power dynamics that come into play when a professor is the host. Those dynamics can be heightened when the host is also a white-presenting professor, particularly for an event geared toward people of color. We ask that host try to mitigate those dynamics by either ensuring there is a co-host of color and having the event in a non- campus/neutral location. Or is there a colleague or student that comes to mind that would be open to co-hosting?
Q: Can only people of color attend a Diversify Dietetics meetup?
A: Our mission is dedicated to increasing the racial and ethnic diversity of the field of dietetics and we believe everyone has a part in making that happen! All Diversify Dietetics supporters and allies are welcome to attend and host meetups. That being said, there are few spaces for current and aspiring nutrition professionals of color to come together. As an ally in this space, prioritize listening and respecting the perspectives others bring to the table.
Q: Ok, I’m in! What do I do next?
A: Great, thanks for volunteering! Next steps are easy, just fill out the form at the link below and we will be in touch soon to confirm!