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Communication Council (2011 - 2012)
The Communication Council is comprised of Council Members and is responsible for the following communication to membership: the CDA Bulletin, e-Newsletter, and the CDA Website. Information that is timely for our membership will be included on this Web page as well. 
Communication Council Members (2011 - 2012)
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CDA Bulletin
  • The Bulletin is a publication with the following editions: Spring, Summer, and Fall. There are submission criteria and deadlines. To learn more about the CDA Bulletin, advertising in the Bulletin, and view past and present editions, please visit the Bulletin Web page.

    Submissions for the Bulletin must meet the CDA Bulletin Guidelines, received by the deadlines and are subject to space restrictions. Please email all submissions for consideration to the Bulletin Editor, Ani Baltayan, MS, RD. Ani Baltayan can be reached by work tel: 310.822.0177 and cell: 818.237.0608, preferably via email.

    Advertisers, please contact CDA via email or call 310.822.0177 for more information. Ad rates are available here.
CDA E-Newsletter
  • The E-Newsletter is an online information resource that is emailed directly to members. Current and past editions are available on the E-Newsletter Web page. For inquiries concerning the CDA E-Newsletter, please email Bridget Harvey-Elliott, MS, RD.
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Media Spokesperson :: Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RD, CDE
Melissa Halas Liang, CDA Media Spokesperson Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RD, CDE, always had a passion for eating healthfully which resulted in her career choice of Registered Dietitian and nutrition educator. In 2006, she realized her true purpose…to save the world one healthy food at a time™ with the development of SuperKids Nutrition, a company and mega Website resource for easy-to-read credible nutrition information and activities for families.

Melissa believes that good nutrition can fuel you, creating sustainable energy so you can live your best life. Her philosophy on nutrition is that regardless of your food habits, small changes can make a difference and build momentum for lasting changes with positive, powerful results. Whether it's helping families eat healthier or inspiring parents and students to be more nutritionally fit, she believes good nutrition plays a vital role in spiritual, physical and mental health.

Melissa is a Certified Diabetes Educator, holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Dietetics and Master's degree in Nutrition Education and practiced as Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian for 10 years. She has the Certificate of training for Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management. Melissa has 15 years of diverse experience in clinical care, nutrition management, counseling, critical care curriculum, nutrition education, media and writing, and currently serves as Co-President of the Los Angeles District of the CDA.
For the past eight years, Melissa has provided on-line education at universities to health professionals, fitness professionals, Registered Dietitians and the general public. Under the SuperKids Nutrition Inc. umbrella, Melissa showcased her creativity with the birth of the Super Crew® characters through her books, Super Baby Abigail's Lunch Time Adventure and Havoc at the Hillside Market. The books motivate young children to develop healthy eating habits from an early age so they can achieve their full potential by living a healthy life.
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