Dietetics Practice Section Forum: Strengthening our Impact: Volunteering, Leadership, and Networking

Section Forum

Date & Time:

February 14, 2026

6:00 PM – 7:15 PM PT

Format:

In Person

session objectives:

What You'll Learn

This interactive session will include a general business meeting.

Topics to be discussed include:

  • Involvement of Dietitians in ASPEN – Highlighting various roles and committees
  • Sharing the benefits of volunteering with ASPEN
  • Networking Opportunities for Registered Dietitians
  • Share Your Experiences and Connect with Other Clinicians

Topics & Presenters

Stacy Pelekhaty
MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN

Senior Clinical Nutrition Specialist

University of Maryland Medical Center

Baltimore, MD

Panelists

Ranna Modir
MS, RD, CNSC, CDCES, CCTD

Clinical Dietitian IV

Cardiac Transplant, MCS, VAD, Stanford Health Care

Stanford, CA
Jana Ponce
PhD, RD

Assistant Professor of Nutrition

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE
Federika Garcia
MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, CSO

Director, Clinical Programs – Nutrition and Wellness, Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Health System

Miami, Florida
Cassie Brown
MS, RD, LD, CNSC

Clinical Dietitian

Children's Health

Dallas, TX

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