ADA Networking Groups
The six ADA member-formed Networking Groups are comprised of members who network and exchange information related to common ethnic, religious and other interests. These informal groups develop their own mechanisms for decision-making, communications, projects and funding. ADA members who would like to join any of the Networking Groups should contact the respective group(s) directly for membership information.
- Dietitians for Christ
Dietitians for Christ is a fellowship of Christian believers dedicated to keeping Christ and Christian principles in the practice of dietetics.For further information contact:
Executive Director: Thelma Wilborn, RD, LD
Dietitians for Christ
212 Primrose
Kyle, TX 78640
Telephone: 512/389-6531
E-mail: Wilborn@hotmail.com
- Filipino American Dietetic Association (FADA)
An association of dietetics professionals with Philippine linkages, the purpose of which is the promotion of optimal nutrition, health and well-being through the provision of direction and leadership for quality dietetic practice, education and research. The Filipino American Dietetic Association serves as a networking, mentoring, and support group for members, and as a focus group sensitive to the professional issues unique to Philippine-trained dietetic professionals. Membership is open to dietetic professionals with some Philippine training and ADA members interested in International/Filpino issues.For further information contact:
Filipino American Dietetic Association
President: Beatriz Dykes, PhD, RD, LD, FADA
665 Hiteshue Avenue
Monroe, OH 45050
Telephone: 513/539-0422
Cell: 937/416-5949
E-mail: Betty.Dykes@sinclair.edu
- Indian American Dietetic Association (IADA)
The goals of the Indian American Dietetic Association (IADA) are to mentor and network with South Asian dietitians. The IADA annually meets at ADA's Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. IADA works on projects affecting Indian dietitians including licensing and reciprocity negotiations with the national dietetics association in India, (IDA) and promotes registered dietitians and medical nutrition therapy to physicians, the media and the South Asian community.For further information contact:
Founder: Rita Batheja, MS, RD, CDN
825 Van Buren St.
Baldwin Harbor, Long Island, NY 11510
Telephone/Fax: 516/868-0605
E-mail: krbat1@juno.com
- The Korean American Dietetic Association (KADA)
The mission of KADA is to serve as a networking, mentoring, and support group for members and as a resource group with expertise in Korean foods and culture to the U.S. and the world.For further information contact:
President: Jennifer, Jungwon Kwon, MS, RD
Clinical Nutrition Manager (Sodexho)
Interfaith Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York 11213
Telephone: 718/613-4960
Fax: 718/613-4870
E-mail: Jkwonrd@gmail.com
- National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition (NOBIDAN)
The National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition (NOBIDAN) is an association of professionals whose mission is to unify and empower African-American nutrition and foodservice professionals to develop strategies to improve the health and the nutritional status of African Americans, as well as facilitate the professional development of its members.For further information contact:
President: Eva Board, MS, RD, CD
National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition
Telephone: 317/925-4965
Email: eboard2195@sbcglobal.net
- Seventh-Day Adventists Dietetic Association
The Seventh-Day Adventist Dietetic Association is comprised of dietitians who believe in, practice and provide education on healthy living including vegetarianism.For further information contact:
President: Stella Brown, MPH
2901 S. Bonita Ave.
Silver City, NM 82828
E-mail: stellabro@msn.com
Web site: www.sdada.org