University: California State University, San Bernardino
Professional Ambition: After receiving my RD, I would like to consult with pregnant women about the importance of nutrition at such a wonderful time in their lives.  In addition, I plan to continue my services with these mothers during the first five years of their children's lives.  Although I have a clear picture of my future career, I keep an open mind for opportunities that might come along.  My ongoing life's ambitions are to travel, study cultures and taste foods from different regions of the world.

University: Cal Poly Pomona
Professional Ambition: I am a senior at Cal Poly Pomona majoring in nutrition with the dietetics option.  I am considering taking Culinology^R (Joint Nutrition/Hotel-Restaurant-Mgmt program) as my minor.  As far as what I want to do with my RD, I do not have a very clear picture right now, but I know I want to get a Masters Degree.

University: Pepperdine University
Professional Ambition: I attend Pepperdine University, and I am a junior.  I am a nutritional science major.  With my RD, I would like find a profession that maximizes and welcomes my desire to help people, to build relationships, to do public speaking, to continue learning, and that is exciting.  I am not sure what this will be exactly, but I am optimistic about the doors that will be opened through my education.

Dalene Branson, Member Council Student Representative – Northern CA

University: California State University, Sacramento
Professional Ambition: I am a senior at California State University, Sacramento, majoring in Dietetics.  After I receive my RD, I would like to work within my community to promote healthy eating and physical activity.  Eventually, I would like to have my own nutrition consulting company and/or educate people on sports nutrition.

Van Nguyen, Member Council Student Representative – Southern CA

University: Cal Poly Pomona
Professional Ambition: I am a senior at Cal Poly Pomona, studying nutrition. After becoming an RD, I'd like to get my Masters and work in food service or in the community.