Dietitians in Business and Communications (DBC) DPG

Dietitians in Business and Communications (DBC) DPG

Provides services for dietetics professionals who are working/consulting with business and organizations in the food, nutrition, communications and health-care industries or who are self employed or small business owners.


Dietetic Practice Group #32
Please visit DBC's website at www.dbconline.org

Dietitians in Business and Communications are food and nutrition professionals who are working for or consulting with local or global corporations, businesses, or organizations in the food, nutrition communications, public relations, and healthcare industries, or who are self-employed or business owners. Benefits include:

  • Quarterly Newsletter
  • A mentoring program
  • Online member directory and member marketplace 
  • National and regional networking and educational opportunities
  • ADA FNCE networking reception and business breakfast
  • LinkedIn online community

DBC Leadership

  • Chair:  Karen Payne, MS, RD
  • Chair-elect:  Marcia Greenblum, MS, RD 
  • Secretary:  Rachel Begun, MS, RD, CDN 
  • Treasurer:  Jane Rieger, MS, RD 
  • Nominating Committee Chair:  Mary Lee Chin, MS, RD
  • Past Chair:  Lisa Poggas, MS, RD
  • Membership Total 1297

DBC Office:
For more information e-mail dbc@quidnunc.net or phone 206/935-5104.

Newsletter Name and Unique Features
DBC's Newsletter, DBC Dimensions is a quick-read newsletter designed to keep your fingers on the pulse of the latest in food industry facts, trends in the marketplace, book reviews, and helpful business advice. It also highlights upcoming DBC events and activities that offer valuable networking and continuing education opportunities. Each issue features a member "spotlight" section that explores the career path of some of our trail-blazing entrepreneurs.