Central Valley District
California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Central Valley Meetings and Events
February 2025 General Meeting Planned – date TBD
See details and link to registration below
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Central Valley Leadership
See your Executive Board members below and consider running for a position!
Join Central Valley District
Annual district membership is $35 for professionals and free for students, interns and retired professionals.
The Central Valley District has so much to offer, and we’re excited about this upcoming year. We have informative meetings, fun socials and community service events planned. We’re also proud to support the Student Nutrition Dietetic Association (SNDA) at California State University, Fresno, and their community events.
Your CAND-CVD Executive Board is dedicated to providing the meetings and activities that you, our valued members, want and need. Come to our next meeting, social or event. Follow us on social media. Let us know how we can better serve you and make your experience with the Central Valley District more enriching. With greater engagement from our members, we can showcase the exceptional talent and excellence that define our district.
Events
Central Valley Leadership
Executive Board
PRESIDENT
Cynthia Arellano, RDN
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Chris Suyat, MS, RDN, ACE-CHC
PAST PRESIDENT
Beth Arrindell, MPH, RDN
SECRETARY
Priscila Gil, MS, RDN
TREASURER
Vacant
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Maria Torres, MS, RDN
PUBLIC POLICY REPRESENTATIVE
Jiale Ren, MS, RDN
DELEGATE REPRESENTATIVE
Cynthia Tovar, RD, CLEC
delegate3@dietitian.org
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Reem Naamani, RDN
SOUTH VALLEY REPRESENTATIVE
Jane Stephenson, BS, NDTR
HOSPITALITY CHAIR
Amber Alarcon, BS
NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH CHAIR
Lorena Bernal
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Jasmine Casillas
NOMINATING CHAIR
Vacant
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Vacant
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Vacant