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Betty A. Krauss, RD
Manager Nutrition Services, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
ADA Leadership Highlights: National - Quality Management Committee; HOD: Table Facilitator; Mentor/Mentee Program; References Panels. Michigan Dietetic Association: HOD Delegate; President; Served during the ADA transition years and assisted the State with the re-organization; Second Public Forum Chair. Diabetes Care and Education: Public Policy Chair.
Other Professional Activities: American Diabetes Association liaison for the American Dietetic Association to the Advocacy/Government Relations Committee; Michigan Diabetes in Partners Action Coalition Advocacy and Policy Group; Catholic Secondary Schools-West Catholic Security Chair; Michigan Diabetes Association EXPO Committee; Grand Rapids Area Pediatric Feeding Network Chair.
Awards: Michigan Dietetic Association Dietitian of the Year Award (1997); Michigan State University College of Human Ecology-Distinguised Alumnus Award (1996.
Education: Certified Diabetes Educator; Dietetic Internship, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan; BS, Human Ecology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.
What related experience and skills have you obtained to prepare you to be an ADA leader?
I served as a State President and on the HOD for 8 years during the time both the ADA and the HOD reorganized and I raised a family. I had to adapt to structural changes, new committees and various leader styles. My teaching customer service training has improved my skills in building relationship with people. As a Nutrition services manager, I am qualified to manage budget deadlines, accomplish goals and work with people.
What do you perceive as an important issue impacting the dietetics profession today?
Our members that do not join the American Dietetic Association are an important issue impacting our profession. The strength of the Association is directly related to its members, as they are the glue that holds it together. Without a strong membership, the ability of the ADA to move forward as the nutrition expert is impacted and the members weakened in their professional skills.
How would you encourage and promote diversity if elected? I would encourage and promote diversity through mentoring. This means continuing to seek our new, interested members, especially those younger, and of different cultures, religions, and race. I would encourage them to get involved by a more personal approach to do a task within the Dietetic Association. These small tasks grow into future leadership roles, but they need to be asked.
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