01/30/2026
With heartfelt thanks to every Academy member who voted in the election and who supported me—your trust and encouragement mean more than words can express.
Special thanks for trust and support in me -to all my mentors, collegues and friends: I won’t let you down.
Mary Russell MS, RDN, CD, FAND, FASPEN
Wahida Karmally
Monica McCorkle, MS, RDN, CDCES, NBC-HWC
Rita Shah Batheja, MS RDN CDN FAND AFMCP
Andie Lee Gonzalez, PhD,MPH,RDN,LD,FAND
Alana Marrero
Mudita Arora MSc, MS, RDN, LD
Nadine Braunstein
Crystal Scott, MS, RDN-AP, LD, CNSC, NWCC, FAND
I am deeply grateful to every candidate who ran for their willingness to serve our profession.
Congratulations to all newly elected leaders and sincere appreciation to the Nominating Committee for their hard work.
Thank you Dr Christina J Valentine, MD,RDN
It’s my honor to meet you via this election.
I am truly honored to be part of such an inspiring Academy community and dedicated leaders in our profession.
🙏With sincere gratitude 🙏