Values
Customer Focus — Meet the needs and exceed the expectations of all customers
Integrity — Act ethically with accountability for life-long learning and commitment to excellence
Innovation — Embrace change with creativity and strategic thinking
Social Responsibility — Make decisions with consideration for inclusivity as well as environmental, economic and social implications
GOAL 1
The Public Trusts and Chooses Registered Dietitians as Food and Nutrition Experts
Strategies:
- Strengthen and differentiate a respected RD brand
- Establish value to target audiences through effective programs, services and initiatives offered by registered dietitians
- Take proactive science- and evidence-based positions on issues related to health
- Work collaboratively with local, state, national and international food and nutrition communities
- Strategically promote RDs for leadership roles in key influential and visible positions
GOAL 2
Academy Members Improve the Health of Americans
Strategies:
- Engage members to impact food and nutrition policies through participation in the legislative and regulatory processes at local, state and federal levels
- Enhance the relevance of public health nutrition within the Academy and increase its visibility in the broader public health community
- Optimize relationships with key stakeholders and external organizations
- Provide support to help members optimize the public's health through food, nutrition and physical activity
- Prepare members to conduct and use research in practice
- Strengthen cultural competence of Academy members
- Reduce health disparities by promoting improved access to RD services and nutrition interventions
GOAL 3
Members and Prospective Members View the Academy as Vital to Professional Success
Strategies:
- Empower present and future practitioners to be the leaders in food and nutrition
- Provide state-of-the-art professional development for education, competence and career success
- Provide relevant and valued products and services for diverse member audiences
- Provide research and resources that can be translated into evidenced-based practice
- Identify and respond to the needs of a changing diverse group of members
- Foster diversity in Academy leadership positions
Questions or comments? Email strategicplan@eatright.org.