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My ADA
Linda B. Godfrey, MS, RD
Semi Retired, Adjunct Instructor, Samford University, Homewood, Alabama.
ADA Leadership Highlights: Birmingham District Dietetic Association: Nominating Committee. School Nutrition Services DPG: Treasurer; Chair.
Other Professional Activities: School Nutrition Association (Formerly The American School Food Service Association): Treasurer; Public Policy and Legislative Committee; Education Committee; Alabama School Nutrition Association: President; Legislative Section Chair; Homewood Church of Christ Ladies Activities Committee..
Awards: Alabama Dietetic Association: Recognized Young Dietitian; Outstanding Dietitian; UAB School of Community and Allied Health Distinguished Graduate; USDA Best Practices Award; State of Alabama Child Nutrition Program Director of the Year; ADAF Award for Excellence in the Practice of Management Practice; The University of Alabama Jack Davis Professional Achievement Award.
Education: MS, Nutrition and Food Management, The University of Alabama; Dietetic Internship, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Community and Allied Health; BS, Food Science and Institution Management, The University of Tennessee.
What related experience and skills have you obtained to prepare you to be an ADA leader?
Throughout my career, I have concentrated on developing skills that would prepare me to lead by example. My management background in hospital dietetics, which were also utilized throughout my career in the US Army Reserves, prepared me for Child Nutrition Program Director positions in school systems. Being trained to work with the media, develop organizational skills, and become a results-oriented professional, has given me the opportunity to utilize those learned skills to help other professionals.
What do you perceive as an important issue impacting the dietetics profession today?
Addressing the issue of childhood obesity is of paramount importance to the profession of dietetics. This health related problem provides an opportunity for dietitians to work in unison to develop a solution. As school systems are developing "Wellness Plans", dietitians have the perfect opportunity to offer their professional expertise. Understanding the impact of legislation and its effect on addressing the obesity issue is important for every registered dietitian.
How would you encourage and promote diversity if elected? Having worked in health care and school system settings that were predominately non-Caucasian, I understand the importance of promoting involvement of a diverse population. My military background also strengthens my knowledge of diverse involvement. The American Dietetic Association will only become stronger when professionals of various ethnic backgrounds become involved in leadership roles. Encouraging more men to strive for leadership roles will also strengthen ADA.
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