Public Policy

CA Academy Public Policy Council

The Public Policy Council represents the members in legislative, regulatory and reimbursement issues related to the dietetics profession. To volunteer with the Public Policy Council email VP Public Policy.

Public Policy Council Members

Vice President Public Policy
Brenda O'Day, MS, RD, CNSC
Oversees and coordinates all activities of the Public Policy Council; member of the CAND Executive Board.

Public Policy Coordinator (Federal + State Issues)
Michelle Katz, MS, RD
Organizes grassroots efforts with AND for CAND's participation in pertinent federal legislative activities related to food and nutrition; engages members for action alerts on federal legislation; leads delegation to Advocacy Summit Events.

Consumer Protection and Licensure Coordinators
Karissa Bouchie, RD, CDE, FAND and Resource: Pat Booth, MS, RDN, FADA
Works on profession-related issues, such as scope of practice and licensure.

ADVOCACY SUMMIT Coordinators

Steven Blankenship, RDN