NDTR Spotlight – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this interviews ShLanda Burton, an accomplished NDTR who has made significant contributions to the fields of nutrition and community health. Shalonda shares her journey of discovering the NDTR credential at the FENCY Conference, the importance of credentials in building credibility, and her experiences as a non-traditional student. She discusses her passion for community nutrition, the challenges she faced, and how she found her niche as a doula and nonprofit founder. The conversation highlights the vital role of nutrition in public health and the need for advocacy in underserved communities. In this conversation, ShLanda Burton discusses her journey in the fields of nutrition and community work, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, personal growth, and the challenges faced as a minority in dietetics. She shares insights on the significance of timing in career development, the duality of non-profit and for-profit work, and her commitment to health at every size. ShLanda's experiences highlight the value of community connections and the impact of personal and professional relationships in fostering growth and fulfillment.Chapters00:00 Introduction to NDTR Spotlight and ShLanda's Journey01:11 Discovering the NDTR Credential at FENCY03:18 The Importance of Credentials in Nutrition and Community Work05:01 Navigating the NDTR Credential Process10:17 The Journey of a Non-Traditional Student13:40 Passion and Perseverance in Community Nutrition17:04 Finding a Niche: Doula Training and Community Impact21:25 Building a Nonprofit for Birth and Nutrition Advocacy24:12 Collaborations and Future Directions in Community Nutrition25:02 Navigating Non-Profit and For-Profit Dynamics26:47 The Importance of Growth and Timing29:59 Finding Fulfillment in Community Work30:48 The Role of Mentorship in Professional Development34:56 Overcoming Challenges as a Minority in Dietetics40:00 Health at Every Size: Personal Experiences and Insights

Summary

In this episode of NDTR Spotlight, host Marie-Laurene interviews Ashley Sannitti, a dietetic technician who shares her journey from discovering the NDTR credential to navigating remote education and internships. Ashley discusses her experiences in finding her first job, her current roles as a lifestyle coordinator and personal chef, and the importance of personalization in meal prep. She offers valuable advice for aspiring NDTRs, insights into remote work, and strategies for job applications, all while emphasizing the significance of keeping an open mind in the evolving field of nutrition.

Make sure to follow Ashley Instagram @nurturing_plates/ Website: https://www.nurturingplates.com Takeaways: Ashley found the NDTR credential while working as a waitress. Choosing a remote program allowed Ashley flexibility in her education. Networking helped Ashley secure her internship placements. Ashley faced challenges in defining her role as an NDTR during her internship. It took Ashley about six months to find her first NDTR job. Her current role as a lifestyle coordinator is completely remote. Ashley started her personal chef business to help others with meal prep. Personalization is key in Ashley's meal prep services. Ashley emphasizes the importance of being open to various job opportunities. She aims to specialize in women's health and follow clients through their pregnancy.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to NDTR Journey

01:31 Discovering the NDTR Credential

02:57 Choosing Remote Education

05:05 Navigating Internships and Preceptors

07:03 Finding the First NDTR Job

09:11 Current Roles and Responsibilities

10:57 The Personal Chef Venture

13:07 Personalization in Meal Prep

14:59 Overcoming Challenges in Meal Prep

17:13 Advice for Aspiring NDTRs

18:53 Remote Work Insights

21:10 Job Application Strategies

23:00 Future Aspirations and Goals

Carmen J. Baldwin interest in becoming a Nutritionist, Diet Technician Registered (NDTR) was sparked when she saw Diet Technicians hard at work at a Women's Infant and Children (WIC) Clinic. Baldwin has a undeniable talent to build rapport in unfamiliar settings and simplify complicated nutrition messaging. She enhanced this talent by getting a degree in Health Communications. Her skills landed her a job working as a NDTR for an insurance company and a spot on the Board Advisor for the Milwaukee Area Technically College Dietetics Technicians. She, like many NDTR's worth spotlighting, is an active member in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Listen and be inspired by Carmen's Career story.

As a Nutrition Education Specialist for the SNAP Education Program in South Carolina Joy spends her days educating elementary age and adult students on how to eat healthy. Being an Academy member has been beneficial for her career. She has utilizing resources such as the nutrition magazine and was a recipient of Dietetic Technician of the Year for the 2020 SCAND). Joy's career is continuing to expand as she is working with a grant to educate the public on how they can become properly credentialed Nutritionist, and has her eye set on the RDN credential.

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Rose has many opportunities to invest in the next generation of nutrition professionals. Her jobs as a Food Equity Program Manager and a Nutrition and Dietetics Club Advisor allows her to inspire future NDTRs and RDNs.

Rose is passionate about sustainability; she is currently pursing her MBA in Sustainability Leadership and a M.S.in Sustainable Food-systems.

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The creation of NDTR day didn't happen on its own. Bekah Blank NDTR, a member of the Academy, shares some behind the scenes about the creation of this day. Bekah also shares how being a academy member as a Diet Technician helped her with the creation of her first job post gradation. If you want to hear more about her career tune into this episode: https://youtu.be/RMwIOI1mfxg _______________________________Show you support for what we do_____________________________ 1. Subscribe to the podcast 2. Like and Comment 3. Shop NDTR Merch https://ndtr-spotlight.myspreadshop.com/

After not getting into a Dietetic Internship Christopher Mills MPH, NDTR, CSCS thought his nutrition career was over. However, in 2010 he was offered a second opportunity through the NDTR credential. He soon rejoined the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as credentialed professional and his career took off. The networking and resources from the Academy helped him dive into sports nutrition, allowed him to become the recipient of the 2021 Recognized Nutrition and Dietetics Technician of the Year Award with the Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and helped him find he current position as a Lecturer at University of Arizona: School of Nutritional Sciences & Wellness.

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Ericha Grace MS, NDTR holds the position, NDTR Chair for the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. In this role she uses her voice in mighty ways to represent and speak for NDTRs. Tune  in to hear what she has been doing to support the Diet Technicians of  Pennsylvania, and why she thinks NDTRs should join the Academy.

Outside of her position Ericha works as a Nutrition Scientist. 

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On the surface long term care may not be the most exciting position for a NDTR. However, it can lead to wonderful career of flexibility and growth.  E. Marsha Reeves is an example of all you can do in this niche.  As a clinical NDTR Marsha  monitored her own patients and did tube feeds, and now as a Food Service director Marsha ensures her kitchen is running smoothy and that residents are feed.   Listen to hear the details of her story. Details that are sure to inspire you.   

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In this Spotlight, we sat down with a CEU's  expert and the founder of  Continuing Education 360 Dr Carol Jong.     

Continuing Education 360 is an online platform founded by like minded  nutrition professionals with the mission to provide diet technicians the  ability to get CEUs anytime anywhere!   

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