Today @ MAND- Election Results
Happy Earth Day!
After a long anticipated vote, the results are in! The MAND Nominating Committee is proud to introduce the elected officers of the 2021-2022 MAND Board of Directors. Watch the blog for biographies in the coming months.
President-Elect – Frances Parpos, RD, LDN, CDCES
Secretary-Elect – Valerie Machinist, MS, RD, LDN
Treasurer-Elect – Kristin Otto, MS, RD, LDN
Director Elect – Education – Christine McCarthy Clarke, MS, RD, CSSD
Public Relations – Elect – Shelby Burns, MS, RD, LDN
Director Elect – Technology – Brigitte DeVeau, MS, RD
Nominating Committee Chair – Elect – Brittany Taylor, MS, RD, LDN
Nominating Member – Melanie Mott, PhD, RD
Socials for Success – Elect – Allegra Egizi, MS, RD, LDN
State Professional Recruitment Coordinator and Diversity Liaison – Elect – Rachel Andrade, MS, RD, LDN
Reimbursement-Elect – Ellen Lowre, RD, LDN
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Call for Nominations for MAND 2026-2027 Elections
The Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for individuals who foster teamwork, innovation, and dedication for the following 2026-2027 Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ballot positions below. Elections will take place in February 2026.
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