Massachusetts Dietitians

03/17/2026

Join us at ANCE on March 26th to honor this year’s ANCE Award Winners!

This year’s award winners are:
(In order as pictured)

Outstanding Dietitian of the Year: Patricia Engel

Outstanding Dietetic Educator: Marijane Staniec (not pictured)

Emerging Dietetic Leader: Dana J. Fryer
 
Outstanding Dietetic Student in a Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (GP): Ava Lankowski

Outstanding Dietetic Student in a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD): Tre Graney

Outstanding Dietetic Student in a Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (CP): Yasie Nejad

Outstanding Dietetic Student in a Dietetic Internship (DI): Janelle McCormick

Congratulations to all the winners for their incredible achievements and dedication to our field!

03/11/2026

Governor Maura Healey has officially recognized RDN Day in Massachusetts! Happy RDN Day to all of you making an impact on our community every day.

03/09/2026

There is still time to register! Join us at the 2026 Annual Nutrition Convention & Expo for a full day of learning, collaboration, and advancing the field of nutrition.

From microbiome research and GLP-1 medications to sports nutrition and food access, this year’s sessions bring together experts tackling the most relevant topics in dietetics today.

Earn continuing education credits, explore poster presentations, and connect with fellow nutrition professionals shaping the future of our field. Swipe through for a closer look at the day's sessions, and register here! https://eatrightma.org/ance/attendee.php

📅 Thursday, March 26th
⏰ 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center

03/09/2026

The Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) is committed to strengthening public health and elevating dietetics professionals as evidence-based leaders in food and nutrition with our 2026-2030 Strategic Plan.

Our strategic goals focus on:
• Increasing public awareness of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as the trusted authority in nutrition
• Advocating for policies that expand access to nutrition care and programs
• Supporting the growth, leadership, and development of dietetics professionals

The Strategic Plan was developed after MAND administered surveys and conducted focus groups. We highly value all membership feedback and will be working on the priorities expressed by our members.

Together, we’re working toward a future where every Massachusetts resident has equitable access to nutrition care and dietitians are recognized as essential healthcare professionals.

NutritionAdvocacy

03/06/2026

🏛️ A great day at the State House!

Members of MAND gathered at the Massachusetts State House for Day on the Hill this week, meeting with legislators to talk about the impact of dietitians and the importance of nutrition in improving health across Massachusetts.

Advocacy is a big part of advancing our profession and we’re proud of the dietitians showing up and making their voices heard 👏

03/06/2026

Governor Maura Healey has officially proclaimed March 2026 as Nutrition Month in Massachusetts!

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists play a critical role in translating nutrition science into practical strategies that help individuals and communities live healthier lives.

This month, we’re celebrating the incredible work of RDNs across the Commonwealth and the impact they make every day

03/05/2026

Join us at ANCE on March 26 to honor this year’s MAND 50 year members!

Each year MAND recognizes its 50 year members and we would like to acknowledge their dedication and contributions to MAND as well as to our profession. Your efforts on behalf of the Massachusetts Academy and its members are deeply appreciated!

This year’s 50 members are:

In order as pictured:
Elaine J. Ayers
Patricia A. Bando
Leslie N. Cordella-Simon
Margery J. Gann

Not pictured:
Teresa M. Banerjea
Stephen M. Durell
Ellen Harris
Anne G. Jacque
Katherine D. McManus

03/03/2026

We’re back! Our programmer has been working tirelessly to get our website back up and running and we’re now live!

Because of the downtime, we are extending the MAND elections vote deadline to March 8th.
We are also extending ANCE early bird registration to March 8th.
Link in bio to cast your vote in MAND board elections and to register for ANCE!

Thank you for your patience 🙌🏻

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

You KNOW you’ve been thinking about going to ANCE… this is your sign ✨

Register by March 5th to snag that early bird rate and save some money 💸 which means you basically made money. girl math 🤭.

All jokes aside, this is a great opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate our profession!

Link in bio to register. See you there 👋🏻

02/25/2026

Join NEMDA as they host an online, 1.25 CEU that examines the compensatory behaviors dietitians often overlook—particularly those rooted in exercise habits, “clean eating,” and broader wellness culture—and explores how these patterns can impact client health and nutrition care. This session is being led by Michelle Felton, LMHC, LCMHC, CEDS-C and Kat McCurdy, RDN, CEDS.

In this session, dietitians will sharpen their ability to distinguish healthy exercise from over-exercise and recognize key features of orthorexic tendencies in clients. We’ll unpack the influence of wellness culture, challenge common myths, and explore how these dynamics show up in practice. Participants will also learn when behaviors signal the need for referral to a higher level of care.

CDR has approved this webinar for 1.25 CEU’s (Activity #191622). This event will NOT be recorded. The CEU certificate will be shared with participants after the event has ended.

Cost: $25 for non-MAND members; $20 for MAND members; $10 for students
Deadline: Registration available until Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 (the day before the event).

TIME: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

https://www.eatrightma.org/events/register/331