Vision:  Empower and support Alabama Dietetic Association members to be the leaders in food and nutrition.

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Mission:  Empowering Alabama Dietetic Association members to optimize Alabamians’ health and well-being through evidence-based food and nutrition practices.

 

Strategic Goal #1

Members will recognize the value of membership in the Alabama Dietetic Association, an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as vital to their professional growth and development.

• Empower Dietetic Professionals* to provide effective programs, services and initiatives to the public

• Empower Dietetic Professionals to be an essential member of any collaborative health care team

• Provide professional development opportunities for career advancement

• Conduct administrative and marketing activities for recruitment and retention of memberships and volunteer leadership positions

• Engage new Dietetic Professionals in social and mentoring activities that promote professional and leadership skills, supporting on-going services to the profession

 

Strategic Goal #2

The Alabama Dietetic Association will empower members to advocate for the dietetics professional.

• Participate in legislative and regulatory processes at local, state and federal levels

• Educate the public about evidence-based recommendations for improving health and wellness

• Promote diversity and inclusion strategies through membership involvement to reduce health disparities and promote health equity in their communities.

• Dedicate human and financial resources to promote the Dietetic Professional as the credible nutrition expert to key stakeholders and the public

 

Strategic Goal #3

The Alabama Dietetic Association will maintain financial stability

• Support AND Foundation, scholarships and awards

• Monitor earnings of the investments and make recommendations

• Establish a balanced operating budget annually