01/21/2020

Julie Kennel for Secretary

Why should OAND members vote for you. Not only include your past but also include what you can bring to the position.

I am the Chair of the Council on Future Practice for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This role has provided me with invaluable training as a futurist thinker for our profession. Envisioning the future includes identifying global trends that will impact our profession and delivering concrete ideas (e.g., training gaps) for how the dietetics workforce can remain relevant and enhance our value. The Council’s goal is to create a culture of futurist thinking in the Academy so we can be proactive, agile, and strategic as we address a multitude of challenges (e.g., compensation, competition, diversity). The skillset I’ve developed through the Council translates well to a position on the OAND board to carry out the mission of providing opportunities for professional and personal growth and serving as a source of empowerment for the members. I can help identify the most relevant skills dietetic professionals will need for future practice and how OAND can provide meaningful opportunities to grow the skills and advocate for ourselves as essential members of the healthcare system.