The beginning of 2025 has been a lot —from the fires in LA to the rapid, life-changing updates from the new administration. These changes weigh heavily, particularly on immigrant communities, people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Many of us are experiencing a range of emotions and uncertainties. Some have spaces to talk about it but some may not.

At DD, our mission has always been to foster community—a place to lean on and learn from each other, especially during times of isolation and overwhelm. With that in mind, we want to provide a supportive environment for open dialogue and mutual support through this virtual gathering.

This gathering will have no formal agenda. Instead, we’ll make time for small group conversations on topics the group identifies as important and connect as a larger community. If you have resources or tools that have helped you this month, please bring them to share.

We don’t have answers, but we understand how isolating this field can feel—especially in light of external changes.

This space is intentionally created for those who identify as people of color. If there’s interest, we’ll continue offering this space in the future.

RSVP here today

Kick off your FNCE with the DD Community!

Mingle with the DD Community, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy delicious lite bites and refreshing beverages as you make new connections and catch up with colleagues.

Proceeds from this event support Diversify Dietetics' scholarships, educational resources, and professional development for nutrition and dietetics students, interns, and professionals of color. 

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Our internship program would not be possible without you- our preceptors!

As a way to say thank you, we would like to warmly invite you to join us for our first Preceptor Appreciation Day: Cultural Humility in Practice on April 8th 12:30-2:30 EST.

The interns from Cohort I of our Dietetics Internship Program will present on their case studies of their experiences with diverse clients and patients, resources for cultural humility, and recommended best practices.

The session will also feature some of the highlights from our interns’ first year working with DD preceptors. This session will be recorded if you’re not able to attend live. We hope to see you there! Click here to register.

This webinar has 2 CEUs pending.

Elevate your ability to convey complex nutrition science in today's fast-paced media landscape. In this webinar, designed for dietitians and nutrition professionals, we'll collaborate with Red Bull Energy Drink for “Caffeine Awareness Month” to dive into credible content creation. Our expert, Clara Nosek, MS, RDN @yourdietitianbff, will guide you through effective messaging and demo a mindful caffeine use recipe from Red Bull Energy Drink. Plus, learn insights from Dezi Abeyta, RD at Red Bull North America.  on how to break into working with brands and industry partners.

This webinar is free, and open to all who would like to attend! 

As you join us for this Red Bull-partnered webinar session, we kindly remind you to adhere to FTC guidelines when sharing your experience on social media. Whether you're posting about the knowledge you've gained or showcasing the Red Bull products from our event, transparency is key. Use #RedBullEvent to indicate your participation, or if discussing any gifted products. Our collective commitment to clear disclosure ensures we maintain the trust of our audience and the integrity of our communications.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdu2upj4tG9Fk9-g44lMu1FxH32-iD0lF

New webinar! Join us on leap day (Thursday, February 29th) at 6:30pm EST as we bring you our next webinar - “How to Navigate the Changes to the RD Pathway: Perspectives from a Food Service Professional, Career Changer and Dietetic Intern.”

As of January 1st, all individuals who sit for the RD exam must have a Master’s degree. We are already seeing the implications of this mandate through declining applications to dietetic internship programs, students choosing other fields of study, increased dietitian vacancies and much more.

Join us as we discuss how this mandate is impacting our field and how we can help students of color from being left behind. This event is free to the entire DD community. Register here.

Join us THIS THURSDAY, 12/14 for our conversation on diversity in dietetics with the incredible Dr. Marie Allsopp~!⁠
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Dr. Allsopp was selected as the fellow for Prioritizing Diversity and Inclusion in Nutrition and Dietetics: Overcoming Obstacles to RDN Recruitment, Education and Advancement with the AND Foundation.⁠
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In this webinar, she shares her insights on the barriers for aspiring Black dietitians from spending the past two years working to advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) in nutrition and dietetics.

Register HERE.

This past spring. we asked you, our DD Community, to tell us what you needed to THRIVE in the field of nutrition.

We also asked ourselves- At five years old, where does DD fit into the food, nutrition and dietetics space? How are we continuing to shake up the status quo?

Through a series of surveys and focus groups with our stakeholders, we gathered and analyzed information to help us answer those critical questions.

In this rapidly changing world of nutrition and dietetics, what does the DD Community want and need to flourish, and how can we support it? Join us for this event to hear from our cofounders, Deanna Lewis and Tamara Melton, what YOU told us, and be the first to see our new Strategic Plan for 2023-2026!

Click HERE to register.

Live virtual open house reviewing details of the Diversify Dietetics Internship Program. Attendees will learn about the program format, structure, and admissions requirements, including requirements for the full scholarship option.

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This year, we're kicking off FNCE with our friends at the Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSUD) Nutrition Department. MSUD is a Hispanic Serving Institution within walking distance of the Colorado Convention Center.

This is the biggest gathering of the DD community all year long, so you won't want to miss out. Join us for food, fun, and community building with your fellow DD Fam!

Learn more about MSUD.

Register to Attend! Early Bird Tickets are on sale until August 28!

Join a panel of exceptional nutrition professionals on how to respectfully, effectively, and sustainably elevate and integrate cultural foods into communities and schools. This webinar will provide considerations on an individual, community, and policy level!

Our speakers include:

• Moderator: Frances Montoya - Director of Food Services at Vaughn Next Century Learning Center 

• Panelist: Jonathan Albert - Registered Dietitian, Seattle Indian Health Board

• Panelist: Ale Peñaloza - School Nutrition Leadership Manager

• Panelist: Tambra Ray Stevenson - Founder/CEO WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture

Event Details:

Webinar will run from 6:00 - 7:15PM EST.

1.25 CEUs Pending Approval by CDR.

DD Members Register Here

Non-Members Register Here

🌟Hey DD Fam! New Webinar Alert🌟

🌟Looking to improve your virtual cooking demo skills so that you can keep your clients and patients engaged? Look no further than our next webinar- Simple Tech for Stellar Culinary Demos with Cindy Chou. Cindy is a RDN, professional, and mechanical engineer who loves tech and all things creative.

🌟Cindy will teach you how to prepare and deliver engaging virtual cooking demonstrations that will capture your audience's attention. She will cover tips on how to prep your ingredients, recipes, and equipment to reduce your stress on demo day and to improve the educational experience for your audience. Cindy will also discuss technology platforms that even the least tech-savvy folks can use to level up their cooking demos!

🌟Live webinar attendees will also have a chance to win a license of Ecamm, a live-streaming and video production studio! This event is being sponsored by our friends at @POMWonderful

🌟This webinar is free for all DD members (RSVP in the Circle platform) and $15 for not-yet-members (sign up here) This webinar will be recorded and sent to all participants afterward. Comment below or DM us with any questions!

Start your FNCE conference with your DD Fam! Register here.

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Register for our Raleigh/Durham Meetup here!

Our Chicago DD Fam is coming together for a meetup! Join host Jennifer Corral on Sunday, June 26th at 1pm CST at Time Out Market in Chicago. Reserve your spot here!

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Jennifer at jquija2@uic.edu.

We're closing out our RDs of Color Entrepreneurs Summit with a Meetup After-Party for the whole DD Community. This will also kick-off our Spring regional meetups! Join your #ddfam from near and far to debrief on topics from the summit or just hangout listening to some great music. We're bringing the post-conference, happy hour vibes to a virtual setting. Bring your own beverage, grab a friend and we'll see you there.