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For Our Members :: CDA Elections 2008-2009 :: Review the Candidates!

Welcome to the California Dietetic Association Elections!

You may vote via the printed ballot you received via regular mail
OR you may vote by online ballot.

After reviewing the candidates,
a link at the bottom of this page (skip to link)
will take you to the online ballot.

Please review the candidates below.
Write in candidate only if you would like to nominate a qualified member not listed in this position.

Online voting will end at midnight Pacific Standard Time on February 25, 2008.

Dorothy Chen-Maynard - President-Elect (Names link to more candidate info.)

Jasmine Jew - Vice President, Communications Council

Ann Lake - Secretary Treasurer

Wendy Mueller-Cunningham - Delegate Area 2, Representing Northern Area & Diablo Valley Districts

Carol B. Sloan - Delegate Area 4, Representing Los Angeles & District Orange Districts

Nominating Committee Candidates > Vote for Two (2) of the Four (4).

CDA President-Elect Candidate
(One (1) year term, followed by One (1) year as President.)

Residence:	San Bernardino
Education:	Bachelor of Science - University of Southern California Master of Science - CSULA Doctor of Public Health - University of California, Davis
Internship:	USC University Affiliated Program, CHLA
Present Position:	Associate Professor, CSUSB, San Bernardino
Experience:	Director of Didactic Program, CSUSB, and Nutrition Consultant
Activities:	State - CDA Foundation President, CDA Secretary/Treasurer, Education Council Member District - VP Finance, Newsletter Editor, Program ADA - Past Area I DEP Chair
Philosophy:	I have been actively involved in the dietetic profession for the past 25 years at all levels of CDA and CDAF. I am willing to work hard to promote our profession and organization.

Vice President, Communications Council
(Shall serve a Two (2) year term.)

Residence:	Vallejo
Education:	Bachelor of Science – University of Santo Tomas Master of Art – San Francisco State University
Internship:	Saint Luke’s Medical Center, Manila, Philippines
Present Position:	CCRD, Kaiser Permanente, Vallejo
Experience:	Clinical RD, Kaiser Permanente, Vallejo; RD, WIC, San Mateo; Private RD, International Duty Fee Shops, Philippines; Consultant RD, Slimmer’s World International, Philippines
Activities:	State - Vice President Communications, Communications Council Website Review Coordinator District - BADA Communications Chair, DVDA Newsletter Editor and Website Coordinator
Philosophy:	Enhance member communication with current technology available. Promote nutrition and health information – improving member and consumer awareness of nutrition trends and events. Promote Registered Dietitians as the experts in nutrition!

Secretary Treasurer
(Shall serve a Two (2) year term.)

Residence:	Escondido
Education:	Bachelor of Science – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Master of Science - San Diego State University
Internship:	VASDHS, San Diego
Present Position:	Critical Care/Nutrition Support Dietitian, San Diego Healthcare System
Experience:	Clinical Dietitian - Tri-City Medical Center, Vista
Activities:	District - Legislative Chair, President/President Elect; Treasurer; Nominating Committee
Philosophy:	As an active member of the executive board, I would keep accurate records and assist in maintaining the fiscal responsibility of CDA in order to accomplish the goals and objectives of the operational plan.

Delegate Area 2, Represents Northern Area + Diablo Valley Districts
(Shall serve a Three (3) year term.)

Residence:	Placerville
Education:	Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Philosophy - University of California, Davis
Internship:	University of San Francisco Medical Center
Present Position:	Associate Professor, California State University, Sacramento
Experience:	Clinical Dietitian, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento
Activities:	State - CDA Foundation Treasurer/Secretary and Director of Grants & Scholarship District - President/President-Elect; Membership Chair; SPRC Chair
Philosophy:	To remain the nutrition experts and meet the growing needs for nutrition services we need to listen to and respond to feedback.

Delegate Area 4, Represents Los Angeles District + Orange Districts
(Shall serve a three (3) year term.)

Residence:	Long Beach
Education:	Bachelor of Science - California State University, Los Angeles
Internship:	CUDP Program, California State University, Los Angeles
Experience:	Nutrition consultant specializing in food and nutrition communications. Clients include California Walnut Commission, Jamba Juice, IFIC’s RD Network for Food Biotechnology, Enova and many other food and nutrition companies.
Activities:	State - Publications Chair; Practice Council Secretary; Practice Group Secretary; Treasurer; Resource Panel, Co-chair of CDA Delegates Area 4 ADA - Member, Association Position Committee, Nutrition Education for the Public Newsletter Editor, Dietitians in Business and Communications Newsletter Editor
Philosophy:	It is an exciting time to be a registered dietitian! I will keep lines of communication open between CDA and ADA and represent the fabulous members of CDA to the best of my ability!

Nominating Committee
(Shall serve a two (2) year term.)

Residence:	San Diego
Education:	Bachelor of Science and Master of Science - San Diego State University
Internship:	University of California, San Diego
Present Position:	Clinical Dietitian, San Diego Naval Medical Center
Experience:	Nutrition Manager, Research Dietitian and Staff Research Associate, UCSD-GCRC
Activities:	State – Nominating Committee District – Nominating Committee; Nominating Committee Chair; President/President Elect

Nominating Committee
(Shall serve a two (2) year term.)

Residence:	Los Angeles
Education:	Bachelor of Science - University of California, Davis Master of Science - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Internship:	University Hospital and Augusta University, Georgia
Present Position:	Owner, The Livitician Network
Experience:	Registered Dietitian, Beach Cities Health District, Redondo Beach; Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance; Spectrum Club, Los Angeles
Activities:	District - President/President Elect; Chair Community Outreach

Nominating Committee
(Shall serve a two (2) year term.)

Residence:	Woodland Hills
Education:	Bachelor of Science - California State University, Long Beach Master of Science - California State University, Northridge
Internship:	University of Southern California/University Affiliated Program at CHLA
Present Position:	Nutritionist, Los Angeles County Public Health Nutrition Program
Experience:	Nutrition Consultant, Kedren Head Start Program, Los Angeles; Pediatric Nutritionist, Pasadena Child Development Associates, WIC Supervisor/High Risk Nutritionist, NEVHC
Activities:	District – President/President Elect, Nominating Committee Chair, District Council Rep, Secretary

Nominating Committee
(Shall serve a two (2) year term.)

Residence:	Costa Mesa
Education:	Bachelor of Science - Oregon Health Science University, Portland
Internship:	California State University Polytechnic University, Pomona
Present Position:	RD, RN, Asora Care, Orange
Employment:	Registered Dietitian, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Fountain Valley; Registered Nurse, MD Weight Control, Fountain Valley and United States Air Force, Moreno Valley
Activities:	District – Office Coordinator; Employment Opportunities Chair; President