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A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to to increasing the racial and ethnic diversity in the field of nutrition by empowering nutrition leaders of color.

07/30/2026

In this episode of Feed Me the Facts, Deanna sits down with Dr. Antonio Miranda—a proud Mexican-American, first-generation college graduate, registered dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist, researcher, educator, and author—to explore his groundbreaking work on “medical machismo” and health behaviors among Hispanic men and communities of color. 🧔🏽‍♂️💪🏽

With a doctorate in nutrition and health behavior, Dr. Miranda has worked with more than 2,000 patients and taught at institutions including Dallas College, Texas Woman’s University, and Andrews University. His research focuses on machismo, dichos, and culturally grounded approaches to prevention and chronic disease care, while his work as a public speaker, entrepreneur, and author reflects his broader mission to uplift first-generation students and improve Hispanic health outcomes through education, empathy, and culturally responsive care.🫶🏽📚🍎🥑✏️👨🏽‍🏫

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07/13/2026

Looking for guidance as you navigate school, your career, or the ever-evolving field of nutrition? 🌱
Or are you a nutrition professional ready to give back by mentoring the next generation of diverse nutrition leaders? 💜

The Diversify Dietetics Mentor Program is the perfect place to build meaningful connections, grow professionally, and strengthen our community.

✨ Cohort 9 applications are officially open!
🗓️ Apply by Friday, July 31!

Tag someone who should apply or share this post with your network! 💫

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06/25/2026

✨Academy Foundation Stipends - FNCE 2026✈️🍎💻🎧

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation awards stipends to offset the cost of in-person FNCE® 2026 attendance. Students and dietetic interns enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester are eligible to apply. Academy membership is required for all applicants.

Applications for student stipends will be available within the Foundation’s electronic application portal beginning June 10.

🗓️Foundation Student Stipend deadline: 10 a.m. Central time on Friday, September 4. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

🔗https://www.eatrightpro.org/events/fnce/attendee-info/financial-support

✨Another way to attend FNCE:

Apply to be a Student Host and get a behind-the-scenes look at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo while building your professional network and helping to keep things running smoothly! $50 (see site below for more info) ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

🔗https://www.eatrightpro.org/events/fnce/attendee-info/student-hosts-at-fnce

06/23/2026

In this episode of Feed Me the Facts, Danielle sits down with Jamie Gonzalez, affectionately known as “The Produce Lady”—a food activist, chef, and community leader from San Antonio, Texas, with more than 20 years of experience in the produce industry. Jamie is the founder of the Market Box produce access and literacy programs, which have distributed more than 4 million pounds of fresh produce through partnerships with over 50 organizations. She also serves as the Community Engagement & Development Manager at River City Produce and President of the Food Policy Council of San Antonio, where she advocates for food literacy, health equity, and sustainable, community-centered food solutions. 🫂🍎🛒

From food sovereignty and civic engagement to healing and authenticity, this conversation highlights the transformative power of food to build stronger, healthier, and more connected communities.🥗🫜🍒🍉🍋🥑

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Website: www.diversifydietetics.org

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Send in your thoughts/questions: [email protected]

📩 Don’t forget to subscribe to The Squeeze, Diversify Dietetics’ monthly newsletter for the latest updates in nutrition and dietetics.

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06/08/2026

Spring meetup season is one of our fave times of the year!💐☀️

Our DD Meet Ups wouldn’t be possible without the amazing hosts across the country. This spring the community showed out in Atlanta, Houston, San Antonio, Seattle, St. Louis & many more sites! 🌱🌶️☕️🍽️

Comment below if you made it to meetup this spring! 👇🏾Didn’t make this meet up? Be on the lookout for our Save the Date for the meetup at FNCE which will be in San Antonio, Texas🤠

05/26/2026

In this episode of Feed Me the Facts, Deanna sits down with Dekeira Horne, RD—registered dietitian, full-time content creator, and founder of The Vaj Reset. Dekeira shares how her own journey with chronic vaginal infections led her to create a unique, science-backed, mindset-centered approach to healing. She opens up about carving out a highly specific niche in dietetics, building a values-driven business that finally pays, and redefining what success looks like on her own terms.🌸⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️

From money and confidence to holistic care and self-trust, this conversation is all about empowering women to heal, reclaim their health, and step boldly into their worth—while showing that dietetics and entrepreneurship can go hand-in-hand.🌿

What You’ll Learn in This Episode💡

Dekeira’s Journey from Patient to Practitioner (00:00)
How her personal struggle with chronic vaginal infections led her to develop a science-backed, mindset-centered approach to healing.

Creating The Vaj Reset (08:00)
Why she built a program blending nutrition, subconscious reprogramming, and holistic self-empowerment to address root causes.

Carving a Niche in Dietetics (15:00)
How she confidently stepped into a highly specific, often stigmatized specialty—and why specificity can be your superpower.

Building a Values-Driven Business (23:00)
The mindset shifts, risks, and strategy behind creating a brand that aligns with her mission and generates real income.

Money, Confidence & Redefining Success (32:00)
What it looks like to move beyond traditional career paths in dietetics and design success on your own terms.

🎙️ Stay connected with Feed Me The Facts:

Website: www.diversifydietetics.org

Instagram & Facebook:

Send in your thoughts/questions: [email protected]

📩 Don’t forget to subscribe to The Squeeze, Diversify Dietetics’ monthly newsletter for the latest updates in nutrition and dietetics.

🎧 Listen now on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

04/09/2026

In this episode of Feed Me the Facts, Danielle sits down with Daniela Hurtado, MS, RD, CSSD, and Rayanne Nguyen, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN—two sports dietitians and leaders redefining what athlete care can look like. 🍽️💪🏽

From long days in collegiate athletics to launching a nonprofit tackling food insecurity, Daniela and Rayanne pull back the curtain on what it really means to fuel athletes—beyond the highlight reels and performance metrics. They share powerful stories from the field, the hidden barriers many athletes face, and how they’re reimagining care through The Athlete Meal Plan. 📚👩🏽‍🍳⚡️

This conversation challenges the assumption that access is guaranteed in sports and highlights how dietitians can step into roles as advocates, innovators, and change makers—building solutions that extend far beyond traditional practice.🔋🏀🏈⚽️🏉🎾👟🏊🏽‍♀️⚾️🏐🏒🏅

🎧 Listen now on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

https://www.diversifydietetics.org/podcast/the-athelete-meal-plan

03/25/2026

DD Spring Meetups are happening across the country from April-May, and we would love to see you there! 🌿

Whether you’re a student, dietitian, educator, or supporter of the DD mission, attend a meetup to connect with others in the field and just enjoy being in community with people who get it.

Each meetup is hosted by members of the DD community and will have its own local flavor — from coffee shop conversations to happy hour hangs and everything in between.

RSVP via link in bio to save your spot!

(Note: A Los Angeles meetup is happening, stay tuned for more details!)

03/05/2026

Have you ever wondered how some dietitians grow thriving practices without burning out?

In today’s evolving dietetics profession, sustainability isn’t just about clinical expertise or marketing strategy — it’s about building resilient systems, setting strong boundaries, and protecting your capacity for long-term impact.

In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies for:
-Designing efficient workflows
-Strengthening time management systems
-Leveraging automation and team support
-Setting professional boundaries
-Integrating reflective practice into day-to-day operations
-You’ll walk away with tangible tools to balance productivity with self-care and build a private practice that truly supports you.

🔗Register via link in bio

Webinars are free for DD members and $20 for non-members. Sign up to be a member via link in bio as well✨

02/03/2026

The Diversify Dietetics Spring Meetups are around the corner—and we’re looking for hosts! 🌸

Hosting a meetup is a meaningful way to build community, create connection, and support dietetics students and professionals in your area. Whether it’s a casual coffee meet-up, park hang, or small group gathering, your leadership helps make these spaces possible.

💡Reminder: we determine Meetup cities based on who signs up to be a host.

So if you’d like a meetup to take place in your city, apply to be a Spring Meetup Host. Sign up link is in bio. Deadline to apply is Friday, February 13th.

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