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Board of Directors
Carrie Hamady
President
Carrie Hamady is a Distinguished Teacher Professor and Chair of the Department of Public and Allied Health as well as the Director of the Undergraduate Dietetics Program at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). She has an MS in Health Promotion and her EdD in Leadership Studies. Her interests are in clinical nutrition, sustainability, food insecurity, innovative teaching techniques and equity and inclusion in dietetics education, and informatics. Carrie has presented at national, state, and local conferences on a variety of topics including sports nutrition, innovative teaching techniques, DEI in dietetics education, informatics, and clinical nutrition. She won the award for best innovation in dietetics education at FNCE (2014 and 2021), the 2018 Ohio, North Central Region of NDEP Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award in the DPD Program category, the 2020 BGSU Mentoring Excellence Award, and the 2021 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success. Carrie was also an Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Recognized Dietitian of the Year in 2021. She is the President for the Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the 2023-2024 FY. Carrie lives in northwest Ohio with her husband and has three kids. They enjoy camping and hiking.
Lorna Fuller
President Elect
Lorna Fuller holds the position of Sr. HR/Training Manager at Sodexo, Inc. in the Greater Cleveland area. She provides HR and Training support for an extensive hospital system in Northeast OH under the supervision of a Regional Vice-President. Moreover, Lorna oversees technical training for specialized management training in Food and Environmental Services for three Vice-Presidents across the Great Lakes Regions. In her previous role, she worked as a Recruitment Manager for Sodexo's Midwest clinical needs. She was responsible for recruiting Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians Registered throughout North America and managed seven Clinical Sr. Recruiters.
Lorna has a solid educational background, having completed an A.A.S. degree from Cuyahoga Community College, a B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Akron, and an M.S. in Dietetics from Kent State University. She also holds a Ph.D. in Urban Education - Adult Continuing Education & Higher Learning from Cleveland State University. Lorna has been an active health & wellness advocate since the mid-'90s. She was the President of the Cleveland Dietetic Association and a former board member of the Ohio Board of Dietetics (OBD). She has also served as the Chair of the Council on Professional Issues (OAND) and Secretary in her past volunteer positions in dietetics. Lorna's involvement in the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics is extensive, including being a Diversity Leader and Chair of the National Organization of Blacks in Nutrition & Dietetics (NOBIDAN). She has served on the National Nominating Committee for the Academy of Nutrition and was the Delegate for Ohio (OAND) from 2020-2023. Lorna was recently recognized as the Academy's Recognized Dietitian in Business & Industry in October 2022. She is currently, President-Elect for the Ohio Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Judith Kaplan
Past President
Judy Kaplan, MS, RD, LD is currently working as Program Director for the Dietetic Technology and Dietary Manager Programs at Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio, for the past 15 years and has served as adjunct faculty for over 12 years.
She has worked in Foodservice Management, School Nutrition and in Hospice and Palliative Care.
Judy has served OAND as COPI and COPI elect in 2015-2017, for ACEND as Program Representative, Diet Tech, 2019-present, Chair of Standards Committee, DEI Task Force and Program Reviewer (2012-present). In GCAND, served as COPI elect and COPI, Legislative Chair and Nominating Committee member.
Fran Kazimierczuk
Secretary
Vera Bartasavich
Treasurer
Vera Bartasavich previously served two terms as the OAND Treasurer. She took a break from the Treasurer’s position and is now back to serve as the OAND Treasurer again. Vera has found working closely with the OAND President(s) and Executive Director provides insight and ensures the present and future of the OAND organization’s financial health is secure. Vera enjoys working on the board and ensuring the OAND organization continues its stable financial strength. She is also Treasurer for the local affiliate Greater Cleveland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GCAND). As a former staff accountant and finance supervisor in the food industry, Vera developed her love for numbers along with detective skills for reviewing financial accounts. Volunteer opportunities have included auditing, revamping and suggesting changes for several non-profit organizations as their Treasurer. She holds the credential of Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) and a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES®). Vera is in private practice where she specializes in preventive nutrition and wellness education working in a variety of settings. Currently, her focus is with people living with prediabetes and diabetes. Vera is in a mentorship program where she is gaining experience as a diabetes educator.
Tiana Montella
Chair, Council on Professional Issues (CPI)
Tiana Montella MS, RD, LD, CNSC is a proud graduate of The Ohio State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics. Went on to complete Kent State University’s coordinated master’s degree and dietetic Internship. Tiana has spent the past 5 years as an OSU Inpatient RD within the Intensive Care Unit and Progressive Care Unit with a main focus of nutrition support. Tiana served as CDA's Membership chair for 2 years and now sits as President. Although for many years before, she was an active member of CDA. She has a passion for diversity, where it was her goal to increase diversity in membership this past year. She was able to host Columbus' 1st Diversify Dietetics Meet up where 9 RD and RD2Bs came together to fellowship and discuss ways to increase diversity. Over the next couple of years, she has a vision for CDA to grow and continue to more provide education, social activities and resources for RDs, DTRs and RD2Bs. She was awarded 2020 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year from Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She just received the 2021 Clinical Excellence Award from OSU Wexner Medical Center. Tiana just opened her a new practice, Labor and Nutrition Dietitian as a Certified Labor Doula helping women of color advocate for their rights to have a better birth experience. In her downtime, she enjoys brunch, Netflix, being outdoors and spending time with her husband and 4-year-old son.
Patricia Becker
Chair Elect, Council on Professional Issues (CPI)
Lisa Andrews
Delegate Chair, 2021-2024
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD has been a registered dietitian for 30+ years and is the current chair of the Ohio HOD. She has served previously as OAND president, CPI chair, DEI co-chair, and media chair. She has also been on the conference committee for several years and is a member of the DEI committee. Lisa is the owner of Sound Bites Nutrition and has experience in clinical, community, and culinary nutrition. She shares her nutrition knowledge through freelance writing, cooking demos, and other consulting. Lisa is a regular contributor to Food and Health Communications and is the author of the Healing Gout Cookbook, Complete Thyroid Cookbook, and Heart Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook. Her line of food pun merchandise, Lettuce beet hunger supports those suffering food insecurity in Cincinnati.
Julie Kennel
Delegate, 2022-2025
Julie Kennel is an Associate Professor of Clinical Practice at The Ohio State University. Dr. Kennel received her PhD from Indiana University in Health Behavior and started her position as Program Director for the Human Nutrition Dietetic Internship at OSU prior to joining the faculty. Dr. Kennel has over 10 years of experience applying medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling in wellness and prevention settings. Her research program is dedicated to discovering new knowledge about the behavioral and environmental factors driving children and youth’s food choices and thus diet quality. She has authored or co-authored 12 peer-reviewed journal articles for projects that are supported by competitive grants from the public and private sectors. She has been elected or appointed to leadership positions in her professional organizations, such as Chair for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Council on Future Practice, Regional Director for the Academy’s Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors Council, and President of the Columbus Dietetic Association. She has also served on the board of editors for the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
Mary-Jon Ludy
Delegate Elect 2023-2026
Mary-Jon Ludy, PhD, RDN, FAND is a Professor of Food & Nutrition and Associate Dean of the Graduate College at Bowling Green State University, her undergraduate alma mater. She holds an MS from Tufts University and a PhD from Purdue University. Dr. Ludy is committed to strengthening inclusive, equitable pathways that will enable students to achieve success in the academic and professional world. Her areas of expertise include bioactive spices, college health, dietetic practice, innovative teaching, and leadership. She has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals, such as AJCN and JAND, and profiled by popular press outlets, such as the BBC, CNN, and The New York Times. Through OAND, Dr. Ludy has served as Council on Professional Issues Chair and is a Past President. She holds an appointment to the State Medical Board of Ohio’s Dietetics Advisory Council and is also an amateur photographer whose food-focused images appear on textbook covers for McGraw-Hill Education. Dr. Ludy lives in Bowling Green with her Boston native husband and two boys who all enjoy travel and discovery.
Cynthia Blocksom
State Policy Representative
Cynthia Blocksom, MEd, RDN, LD, MCHES, FAND has served in many national, state, and district Academy roles. Most recently she served on the Academy’s Consumer Protection and Licensure Subcommittee and is currently the Cincinnati District’s Legislative Policy and Reimbursement Co-Chair. She served a 5-year appointment to the Ohio Board of Dietetics and held several positions including the Chair of the Board of Commissioners for the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Retired from a 30-year career in Public Health, she is currently teaching as an adjunct instructor at the University of Cincinnati. Cynthia is passionate about how public policy and licensure affect the health and safety of the public
Pat McKnight
State Policy Representative Co Chair
Pat has served as OAND, State Policy Chair for more than 20 years. She is Assistant Professor, Nutrition at Mt. Carmel College of Nursing in Columbus. She is a 50 year member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Kendra Schmuck
Public Policy Coordinator
Kendra Schmuck RDN LD CDE is a registered dietitian nutritionist, licensed dietitian who is certified as a diabetes educator. She has completed her certification of training in adult weight management & Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management. She has a Bachelor of Science in dietetics with an emphasis in food service management from Bowling Green State University. She did her dietetic internship through Idaho State University. She has worked as a diabetes educator, outpatient medical nutritional therapist, clinical medical nutrition therapist, and in health promotion. She is currently employed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base as the Chief of Clinical Dietetics. In her spare time she is the public policy coordinator for the Ohio Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and the Public Policy chair for the Dayton Dietetic Association.
Lindsey Mills
Cincinnati District President
Lindsey Mills is an Associate Professor and Didactic Program in Dietetics Program Director in the College of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. She is President of the Greater Cincinnati Dietetic Association and previously served as Secretary. She earned her B.S. in Human Nutrition and M.S. in Hospitality and Dietetics Administration from the University of Kentucky and earned a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from the University of Cincinnati. Lindsey serves as Faculty Advisory for the Student Dietetic Association and serves on many committees in leadership roles at the program, department, college, and university levels. In addition, she serves on the Ohio Department of Higher Education Dietetics TAG Panel. Lindsey primarily teaches foodservice management and hands-on cooking laboratory courses. In 2020, Lindsey was awarded the College of Allied Health Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award. In 2021, she was inducted into the University of Cincinnati Academy of Fellows for Teaching and Learning. In 2022, she was awarded the College of Allied Health Sciences Innovative Use of Technology Award. She has presented at university and national teaching conferences on the use of HyFlex course design to provide flexible learning opportunities and increase accessibility for students in hands-on laboratory courses.
Beth Mordarski
Cleveland District President
Danielle Musick
Columbus District President
Danielle Musick currently serves as the Dietetics Program Coordinator within Ohio State University's Department of Human Sciences. She has been in this position for 10 years providing support to the Dietetics programs as well as DPD students and dietetic interns. Danielle’s current position has also afforded her with opportunities to teach some of the senior-level dietetics courses over the last 8 years mainly focused on medical nutrition therapy. Danielle previously served for 2 years as the Council on Professional Issues chair for the Columbus Dietetic Association and is currently President. She is a Buckeye through and through, and completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Ohio State through the Human Nutrition and Medical Dietetics programs, respectively.
Caroline Berning
Dayton District President
Jarrod Boyle
Mahoning District President
Jane Graffin
Northwest District President
Jane Graffin,MHE,RD,LD,CDE is in her fourth year of serving as president of the Northwest District. Jane is currently the Clinical Nutrition Manager/Diabetes Education Program Coordinator at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green. Prior to this job, Jane had worked as a Dietitian/Diabetes Educator at the Endocrine and Diabetes Care Center, Diabetes Youth Services Camps and University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo. Jane has been active in NODA and the local AADE group for over 25 years and received the Member Merit Award from OAND in 2004. In her downtime, Jane enjoys gardening along with freezing and canning a variety of foods along with traveling/attending sports events with her husband, Von. They have two adult children, Michael, who is in Athletic Team Sales at West Point in New York and Kim, a senior at Trine University in Indiana.
Debbie Memmer
Stark District President
Committee Chairs
Lorna Fuller
Chair
Awards & Scholarships Committee
Tiana Montella
Chair
Council on Professional Issues 2024
Patricia Becker
Chair Elect
Council on Professional Issues
Lisa Andrews
Chair
Delegates
Vera Bartasavich
Chair
Finance Committee
Pat McKnight
State Policy CoRepresentative
Legislation Committee
Cynthia Blocksom
State Policy CoRepresentative
Legislation Committee
TBD
Chair
Membership Committee
Judy Kaplan
Chair
Nominating Committee
Amy Lewis
Co-Chair
Reimbursement & Coverage
Laura Poland
Co Chair
Reimbursement & Coverage
Michaela Norris
Chair
Social Media
Laura Poland
Chair
State Media Task Force
Staff
Jeannine Windbigler
Executive Director
Community Liaisons
None at this time.
