About Us

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The Alaska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the largest association of food & nutrition professionals in the state of Alaska and is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Membership in this Association is limited to members of the Academy who designate Alaska as their affiliate of choice.

 

If you are a member and are unable to access this portion of the site, please contact us.

AKAND Board Members

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Executive Board Members
President: Haley Hughes
President Elect: Ladonna Dean
Past President: Leslie Redmond
Secretary: Caraline Tompkins
Treasurer: Misty Miranda
Delegate: Seth Anderson
Communications Coordinator: Camille Irvine
Nominating Committee: Melissa Chlupach, Lauri Ek-Watson, 1 open seat

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Appointed Members

State Policy Coordinator/State Regulatory Specialist: Open position

Media Representative/PR Chair: Keriann Shine

Public Policy Coordinator: Ashley Funk

Diversity Liaison: Theresa Reynolds

Consumer Protection Coordinator: Kelly Lakin

Professional Issues/Reimbursement: Kimberly Santana

Board Member Schedule

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The AKAND Board meets monthly on the first Wednesday of each month, from 12:00-1:00 pm. All-member socials open are held throughout the year, immediately following board meetings. Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in person with tele- and video-conference options for members unable to meet in person.