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.
AND Delegate Representative to Public Policy Council
Teresa Bush-Zurn, MA, RD, FADA, FAND
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.
Healthcare Reimbursement Representative (HCR)
Diane Machcinski, MEd, RDN
Works with AND and the State Regulatory Specialists on all healthcare reimbursement issues; keeps the affiliate informed on healthcare reimbursement regulations.
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
State Legislation Coordinators
Legislative Ambassador Coordinator
Vanessa Millovich, DCN, RDN, CDN
Student Club Liaisons
DPG Consultants to Public Policy Council
Jessica Lowe, MPH, RDN, CSP (Pediatrics)
Danica Cowan, RD (Integrative & Functional Medicine)
District Public Policy Representatives
Bay Area District
Northern Area District
Coastal Tri-Counties District
Los Angeles District
San Diego District
Ann Lake, MS, RDN, CNSD
Central Valley District
Silicon Valley District
Alice Fagundes, RDN
Orange District
Diablo Valley District
Anthony Co
Inland Empire District
Sarah Tomlinson