Contact ADA

Contact ADA

Updated February 2007

Headquarters Washington, D.C. Office
American Dietetic Association
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
Phone: 800/877-1600
American Dietetic Association
1120 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 480
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: 800/877-0877

Phone:

Chicago: 800/877-1600 and one of the extensions below 
  Washington, D.C.: 800/877-0877

 

The Chicago-based ADA is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, with nearly 65,000 members. Visit ADA online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at your convenience and discover a wealth of information at your fingertips!

Check the information below for specific e-mail addresses, phone numbers and links to online content by department.  To find information quickly, hit the "Ctrl" and "F" keys simultaneously. For Macs, hit the "apple key" and "F" keys simultaneously.

Accounting

Accounting is responsible for issuing invoices and/or refunds for products or services as well as collection of these invoices.

  • A. Vazquez, Administrative Assistant/Customer Service

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4887 or fax: 312/899-4873
E-mail:
accounting@eatright.org

ADA Foundation (ADAF)

Contact the ADA Foundation for scholarships, awards, annual fund, giving opportunities and corporate programs.

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4793
E-mail:
foundation@eatright.org

ADA Times

ADA Times is ADA's member publication that helps members keep current on the latest news in the dietetics profession and the Association

Editorial Team
adatimes@eatright.org

American Dietetic Association
ADA Times
120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606


Advertising
Daun Longshore, Corporate Relations Manager
ext. 4789
dlongshore@eatright.org  

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:

E-mail:
adatimes@eatright.org

Affiliates

For information on affiliate (state) associations 

Affiliate Management Team

  • Katie Paffhouse, Senior Manager, Affiliates

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4870
E-mail:
affiliate@eatright.org

Careers

For entry-level career guidance, including education requirements.

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 5400
E-mail:
education@eatright.org

Classified Ads

Reach 65,000 readers with your classified ad in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
Jim Maloney at 215/239-3130
E-mail:
j.maloney@elsevier.com

Code of Ethics

For questions, comments and requests for information regarding ADA's Code of Ethics
Nina Landrum/Harold Holler

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4892/4896
E-mail:
ethics@eatright.org

Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE)

To inquire about:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 5400
E-mail:
cade@eatright.org

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) - Professional Development Portfolio

For information about the proposed recertification process

Links of Interest:

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) - General

To inquire about:

  • General registration information and registration eligibility requirements for the entry-level dietitian and dietetic technician examinations
  • Eligibility requirements for Board Certification as a Specialist in Renal Nutrition, Pediatric Nutrition and Metabolic Nutrition
  • Eligibility requirements for Fellow of The American Dietetic Association
  • Verification of registered, Fellow and/or Specialty certification status
  • Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered
  • Prior and subsequent approval of CPE activities for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered
  • List of prior approved CPE activities by location, topic and date
  • Self-Assessment Series for Dietetic Professionals

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 5500
E-mail:
cdr@eatright.org

Corporate Relations Sponsorship

For information on ADA corporate relations sponsorship opportunities

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4804
E-mail:
jhorton@eatright.org

Diversity

To inquire about:

  • Diversity grant and award programs
  • Diversity Committee

 

  • Karen Lechowich, Vice President

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4775
E-mail:
klechowich@eatright.org

Evidence Analysis Library

  • Deborah S. Cummins, PhD

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4871
E-mail:
dcummins@eatright.org

Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines and Toolkits

  • Kari Kren, Manager, Governance

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4877
E-mail:
kkren@eatright.org

Executive Office

Ronald S. Moen, Office of the CEO
ext. 4807
rmoen@eatright.org

  • Manages Headquarter Operations & Staff
  • Official Spokesperson for the Association
  • Strategic Plan Management

Patricia M. Babjak, Executive Vice President
ext. 4856
pbabjak@eatright.org

  • ADA Board of Directors
  • ADA Honors & Awards Program
  • Nominating Committee and Election Process

J. Craig Busey, Legal Counsel
ext. 4728
cbusey@eatright.org

  • Directs and manages all legal matters, including litigation and contract negotiation
  • Selects, manages, directs and evaluates external legal counsel
  • Provides legal support to the ADA governing structures
  • Association Policies

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4807
E-mail:
rmoen@eatright.org

External Relations

ADA's work with non-government professional organizations and coalition projects.

 

  • Karen Lechowich, Vice President

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4775
E-mail:
klechowich@eatright.org

Finance & Administration

Finance & Administration is responsible for finance, accounting, information technology, network operations, office services and procurement.

  • Paul Mifsud, Vice President

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4730
E-mail:
pmifsud@eatright.org

Government Relations

For ADA action on medical nutrition therapy and other food-and nutrition-related legislation and regulations

Policy Initiatives & Advocacy, Washington, D.C. office
800/877-0877
202/775-8277
fax: 202/775-8284

Contact Information


Phone:
800/877-0877
E-mail:
govaffairs@eatright.org

Hot Topics

Hot Topics are timely responses to members' questions and issues. For information or requests on ADA Hot Topics, contact Nina Landrum.

  • Donna C. Wickstrom, MS, RD; Manager, Governance

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4892
E-mail:
ppapers@eatright.org

House of Delegates

For questions, comments and requests for information regarding ADA House activities: Nina Landrum/Harold Holler

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4892/4896
E-mail:
hod@eatright.org

Human Resources

For advertised ADA internal position openings, send your resume as an attached MS Word document, DOS text, or ASCII file

  • Carrolyn Patterson, Director
  • Demetrius Brown, Human Resources Generalist
  • Eric Dawoudi, Human Resources Specialist

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4729 or fax to 312/899-4766
E-mail:
HR@eatright.org

Information Technology Organization

IT supports the ADA's internal computer network, Web site, database applications, computer hardware and software and e-commerce solutions.

  • Richard Newman, Director

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4718
E-mail:
rnewman@eatright.org

Journal of the American Dietetic Association

The Journal of the American Dietetic Association is the official research publication of the American Dietetic Association.

Journal Team

Advertising

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4833
E-mail:
journal@eatright.org

Knowledge Center

Information services and resources to keep ADA members informed of food and nutrition issues and provide easy access to publications and educational tools created for the special needs of nutrition professionals

  • Library
    312/877-1600, ext. 4864

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:

E-mail:
knowledge@eatright.org

List Rental Service

Information for organizations interested in ADA mailing lists

ADA Mailing List Rental Information

ADA Spokespeople Mailing Information

Contact Information


Phone:
Cecilia Rosseljong at ALM: 847/304-4030, ext. 205
E-mail:
ceciliar@aggressivelist.com

Meetings

To ask questions regarding the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, other meetings and/or travel programs

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4862
E-mail:
fnce@eatright.org

Member Service Center

To inquire about:

  • ADA catalog products/services or to place a credit card order
  • Status of an existing product order
  • American Dietetic Association applicants for membership, membership dues renewal or reinstatement
  • Nationwide Nutrition Network subscription for ADA active members
  • Consumer or business referrals to a Registered Dietitian (Find a Nutrition Professional)
  • General information about ADA teams, products and service

Member Service Center Team

  • Cliff Watson, Manager
  • Eidy Irizarry, Member Service Center Representative
  • Melinda Nordena, Member Service Center Representative
  • Martin Rollins, Member Service Center Representative

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 5000 or fax: 312/899-4899
E-mail:
membrshp@eatright.org

Membership

For information on qualifications for membership, membership application processing, or member benefit programs (e.g., insurance and financial programs) and services

Member Services

  • Barbara Visocan, Vice President
  • Kim Cardwell, Administrative Assistant

Member Benefits and Services Team

  • Karen Noldan, Director
  • Michelle Paprocki, Manager

Membership Development Team

  • Mary Jawgiel, Director
  • Vivian Ross, Membership Representative
  • Katherine Weathers, Membership Representative

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 5000 or fax: 312/899-4812
E-mail:
membrshp@eatright.org

National Nutrition Month

For information about National Nutrition Month® items and promotion

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4771
E-mail:
nnm@eatright.org

Nationwide Nutrition Network/Find A Nutrition Professional

For information on how to join the referral service available to ADA members who are also registered dietitians or dietetic technicians, registered

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4844
E-mail:
findnrd@eatright.org

Nominations & Elections

  • Heidi Schwartz, MS, RD, CSP, LDN; Senior Director, Governance

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4893
E-mail:
hschwartz@eatright.org

Nutrition Care Manual (NCM)

To subscribe to the Nutrition Care Manual or for questions concerning your subscription to the Nutrition Care Manual

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:

E-mail:
ncmsupport@eatright.org

Nutrition Services Coverage

For information about Medicare MNT, insurance coverage and codes of nutrition services.

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:

E-mail:
reimburse@eatright.org

Office Services and Procurement

  • Facilities Management
  • Procurement
  • Inventory Control
  • ADA Warehouse
  • Reception
  • Mailroom
  • Karen Didriksen, Purchasing Manager

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4742
E-mail:
kdidriksen@eatright.org

Position and Practice Papers

For questions, comments and requests for information regarding ADA positions and practice papers.

Donna Wickstrom and Nina Landrum

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4835 or ext. 4892
E-mail:
ppapers@eatright.org

Practice

For inquiries on the 29 dietetic practice groups and practice-related technical expertise

Practice Team

  • Diane Juskelis, Director
  • Frances Austin, Manager
  • Linda Flanaghan Vahl, Manager
  • Susan DuPraw, Manager
  • Danielle Bauer, Manager

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4815
E-mail:
practice@eatright.org

Professional Development

For information on Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Offerings and the Center for Professional Development, (i.e. conferences, workshops, teleseminars, Webinars and publications).

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4897
E-mail:
cpd@eatright.org

Public Relations/Media

For more information on press materials or to interview an ADA spokesperson

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4806
E-mail:
media@eatright.org

Publications

ADA publishes a wide variety of consumer and professional publications, plus video and CD-ROM products. Visit ADA's online catalog. To request a print catalog or to inquire about a product

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 5000
E-mail:
sales@eatright.org

Quality Management

For questions related to Accreditation Standards, Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance and Quality Improvement Initiatives

  • Sharon McCauley, Director

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4823 or 4866
E-mail:
quality@eatright.org

Sales/Customer Service

To inquire about an ADA product

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 5000
E-mail:
sales@eatright.org

Scientific Affairs and Research

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4860
E-mail:
emyers@eatright.org

Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework

For questions related to Scope of Dietetics Practice and the "Framework" Tools.

  • Sharon McCauley, Director, Quality Management

Links of Interest:

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4823 or 4866
E-mail:
quality@eatright.org

Technical Questions Regarding ADA's Web Site

For answers to technical questions regarding ADA's Web site

Contact Information


Phone:
ext. 4720
E-mail:
webmaster@eatright.org

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