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Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD
Principal, CBR Nutrition Enterprises, Massapequa, New York.
ADA Leadership Highlights: New York State Dietetic Association: President; Alliance Task Force Chair; Awards Committee; Public Relations Chair; Professional Issues Chair; Long Island Dietetic Association: Reimbursement Chair; President.
Other Professional Activities: American Diabetes Association, Long Island Leadership Council, Chair African American and Latino Outreach; Eastern Baptist Association, Health Empowerment Coordinator; Holy Trinity Baptist Church: Sunday School Teacher; Board of Christian Education Assistant Director; Board of Christian Education Health Advisor; National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club: Public Relations Chair; Annual Scholarship Luncheon.
Awards: Long Island Dietetic Association: Dietitian of the Year; Holy Trinity Baptist Church: Excellence in Faithful Service; Woman of Distinction; Suffolk County Executive, Robert Gaffney, Certificate of Appreciation for Contribution to the Community.
Education: MSEd, Nutrition Education, Queens College, Flushing, New York; BA, Home Economics, Queens College, Flushing, New York; AAS, Food Technology, Farmingdale SUNY, Farmingdale, New York.
What related experience and skills have you obtained to prepare you to be an ADA leader?
In the capacity of President for the district (LIDA) and state (NYSDA) affiliates, I developed skills in both human relations and productivity. During my tenure in both associations, I was able to successfully appoint, influence, guide and direct members of the BOD and Assembly. Additionally, I attended the first ADA leadership institute where I was afforded the opportunity for personal growth and further development of my leadership skills
What do you perceive as an important issue impacting the dietetics profession today?
One of many important issues impacting the dietetic profession is the availability of options for nutritional guidance. Personal trainers, individuals with PhDs in nutrition who are not RDs, and private chefs are all competing with the RD for the same client base. These professionals are viewed as more appealing by the public. It is essential that ADA help its members compete by building the dietetics brand.
How would you encourage and promote diversity if elected? ADA's 2002 trends report states that ADA "has work to do in increasing diversity in the profession." To that end, as a member of the nominating committee, I would seek out qualified candidates from a variety of ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds. Future leaders of ADA must be open and willing to increase their cultural competence and the competence of our members.
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