Diversify Dietetics

📊 Have you seen the latest nutrition stats? The demographic profile of the nutrition field has remained largely unchanged—and these numbers tell a story we can’t ignore. Here at Diversify Dietetics, we’re working to change the narrative by creating programs that support and uplift nutrition professionals of color. But we can’t do this without YOU. 💡 Together, we can build a more inclusive, representative nutrition field that reflects the communities we serve. Support our Fund the Future Campaign today and help us make an even greater impact in 2025. Every contribution counts! Donate today via 🔗 in bio. #DiversifyDietetics #FundTheFuture #HealthEquity #RepresentationMatters

According to the Commission on Dietetic Registration, less than 18,000 RDNs are BIPOC. Let that sink in for a moment- in a country with over 331 million people, there are less than 18,000 RDNs who identify as people of color. Keep in mind- everyone eats… Alarmingly, ACEND data reports that the number of all dietetics students declined in the past year. This decline was much more pronounced in BIPOC students. While it’s too early to tell for sure what the cause or causes were in this sharp decline (COVID, the graduate requirement, economy ,etc)  this decline is telling us more support is needed. More alarmingly, even prior to the events of 2020, we were seeing a steady decline in Black students in particular.  On the other side of the equation- BIPOC RDNS are retiring every day, and some are choosing to leave the profession. And communities of color are seeing increases in health disparities and have a greater interest in improving their health with cultural and ancestral foodways.  We could go on and on… but we think you get where we’re going. We started DD in April 2018 to create a community to support BIPOC students and young professionals, and by extension, to improve health equity in communities of color. We could not have anticipated how important our work would be at that time.  But we are determined to continue to support BIPOC students and professionals, and to ensure that the diverse communities we serve receive the care they deserve and have a right to. --- We have just four days left in this year’s Fund the Future 2024 campaign ✨ Please donate today to help us continue this important work, help us support more BIPOC students and professionals, and help us change the face of nutrition 🙏🏽 #fundthefutute2024 #diversifydietetics #Registereddietitian #dietitian #dietitiansofcolor #rdsofcolor #rd2be #rdtobe #rd2b #dieteticstudents

Join us for our upcoming LA Spring Meetup happening this Saturday, May 9th from 2-4pm at Everson Royce Bar in the Arts District! This meetup is especially exciting as it’s sponsored by @pomwonderful ! Thanks to their support, we’ll have light bites and refreshments, fun giveaways and swag, and a live RDN spotlight with @yasiansarinutrition and @dk_performancerd . Don’t miss this opportunity to get to know some of the incredible nutrition professionals in your area a bit more deeply. Here are the event details: 📍 Everson & Royce Bar 1936 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021 📅 Saturday May 9th ; 2-4pm 👯Hosts: @limitlessnutrition + @themexicanrd 🔗 Register via link in bio #DiversifyDietetics #RDMeetup #RegisteredDietitian #DietitiansofColor

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 /podcast/the-athelete-meal-plan #dietitian #sportsnutrition #cssd #nonprofit #nutrition

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!)

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✨

We’re excited to share a new funding opportunity in partnership with United Dairy Industry of Michigan and Dairy Council of Florida. Up to ten $12,000 grants will be awarded to dietetic interns attending programs in Florida or Michigan during the 2026–2027 academic year. This grant is designed to help reduce financial barriers and support the next generation of dietitians as they complete their supervised practice experience. View the application details here: /scholarships-grants-2 Application deadline: April 27, 2026 We encourage eligible interns to apply and share this opportunity with your networks!

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.

We are walking into 2026 full of gratitude — and it’s all because of you.⁠ ⁠ Thanks to this powerful community, we raised $25,866 during our 2026 Rooting Deeply, Rising Higher Annual Giving campaign! ⁠ ⁠ Whether you gave, shared, encouraged, or simply believed in this work, you helped us plant seeds that will grow for years to come.⁠ ⁠ And the way this community showed up at the end? Unreal. ⁠ ⁠ On December 29 we were 10k away from our goal and in just 48 hours, you rallied to hit and exceed $25,000 before the campaign closed. ⁠ ⁠ That kind of heart, joy, and collective momentum is what makes this community unlike any other. 💛⁠ ⁠ From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in this work — and in the future we’re building together. Enjoy the start of the new year! ⁠ ⁠ With endless gratitude,⁠ ⁠ The DD Team

We love asking the DD community, “How do you envision the future of dietetics?” Because building a more inclusive field starts with listening — and @the.tlc.rd said it so well. The future is DIVERSE in so many ways! We’re closing out the year with momentum — and there’s still time to help us go further by going to our end of the year campaign! Because of this community, Diversify Dietetics is heading into the new year rooted and rising — able to continue mentorship, scholarships, and culturally responsive training for future dietitians of color. ✨If you’re able, your support helps us extend this impact and carry our work forward into the year ahead. 📲 Donate via link in bio

✨Dr. Andie Lee Gonzalez—also known as Andie Lee—is a first-generation Latina dietitian whose journey spans community nutrition, retail, private practice, academia, and industry. In this episode, she walks us through her path from growing up in South Texas to becoming a Pediatric Medical Science Liaison at Abbott Nutrition, all while co-owning a bilingual private practice and teaching the next generation of dietitians. 📚Andie Lee opens up about navigating higher education as a first-generation student, discovering dietetics through community nutrition, and facing the financial barriers of unpaid internships. She shares how mentorship and alternative pathways made her career possible—and why she’s committed to paying that support forward. 👩🏻‍⚕️We dive into what a Medical Science Liaison actually does, what a typical week looks like when you juggle multiple roles, and how to recognize when it’s time to pivot. Andie Lee also speaks candidly about imposter syndrome, burnout, and the importance of rest, reflection, and owning your seat at the table. ❤️Throughout the conversation, Andie Lee emphasizes culturally responsive care, bilingual nutrition education, and why representation and mentorship are essential to the future of dietetics—especially in underserved communities. Resources & Links: 📌 Connect with Dr. Andie Lee: LinkedIn: Andie Lee Gonzalez, PhD,MPH,RDN,LD,FAND 📌 Instagram: drandieleegonzalez 🎙️ Stay connected with Feed Me The Facts: Website: Instagram & Facebook: @DiversifyDietetics Send in your thoughts/questions: [email protected]

🚨 FINAL WEEK ALERT! We’re getting closer to reaching our $25,000 goal for our Rooting Deeply. Rising Higher Campaign—but we need your help to get there! Every dollar you donate now through 12/31 will be matched by Eat Well Global @eatwellglobal (up to $3,000), doubling your impact! And what does that impact look like? Swipe to get a close up look at quotes directly from the DD community. They show just how important DD’s mentorship, community building and professional growth opportunities help create a stronger, more inclusive field. ✨ Let’s continue to make this kind of impact happen together! ✨ To donate you can visit our link in bio, venmo @Diversifydietetics or go to /donate