International Food Information Council Foundation, Hawai‘i Dietetic Association, and the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Department of Human Nutrition, Food & Animal Sciences presents:
Communicating the Science of Food & Agricultural Biotechnology
Friday, May 2, 2014 from 5 to 7 pm in Agricultural Sciences 219
Please join us for this post-conference workshop, which will be an interactive discussion with science and nutrition experts from the International Food Information Council Foundation on food biotechnology.
Parking fee for the event is $6.
In celebration of HDA’s 75th Anniversary, we are honored to present Dr. Glenna McCollum as our Keynote Speaker.
Dr. Glenna McCollum, MPH, RDN 2013-2014 President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Glenna McCollum is President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. She is vice president of health and nutrition for PhycoBiosciences, Inc. and serves on Arizona’s statewide leadership board of directors for Project CENTRL (Center for Rural Leadership). She was a founding member of Gold Canyon Bank and served as the inaugural president of Chandler University; assistant dean and director of nutrition of Central Arizona College; and chief executive officer of the Chandler Education Foundation. McCollum is a nationally known speaker, a published author and was the editor for more than 20 nutrition textbooks during her tenure at Central Arizona College. She also directed the production of Giggles, Squiggles and Squirms, an early childhood education series promoting good nutrition, physical activity and parent involvement in early learning. In addition to serving on the Academy’s Board of Directors, McCollum was the speaker for the House of Delegates and vice-chair of the Quality Management Committee. She was recognized as the Outstanding Educator of the Year. McCollum served as president of the Arizona Dietetic Association and was recognized as Arizona’s Outstanding Dietitian of the Year. She was also recognized as the Outstanding Woman of Chandler and received the Community Service Award from Project CENTRL. McCollum is a graduate of Arizona State University. She earned a master’s degree from Loma Linda University and a doctorate in management and organizational leadership from the University of Phoenix.
Our conference theme this year, Kūlia is the Hawaiian word for “Strive”, as in “Strive to Reach the Highest”. This exemplifies HDA’s 75th Anniversary mission to recognize our past kupuna (accomplishments) and to strive for future professional achievements. We look towards our highest peak, Mauna Kea, as a source of inspiration. Hawai‘i’s Mauna Kea rises an astonishing 33,476 feet (10,203 meters) from the depths of the Pacific Ocean floor, and measured from base to peak, it is the tallest mountain on earth. The summit of Mauna Kea is called Puu Wekiu and it is at an elevation of 13,796 feet (4,205 meters), making it the highest point of land in the Pacific Basin.
Register early so you don’t miss out on this special celebration year!
It begins with YOU. As dietitians, we positively impact those around us every day of our lives. To truly help others, we first need to take care of ourselves. From the moment you arrive to moment you leave, you will be engaged – mind, body, and heart. In cultivating healthfulness throughout the day, you will be refreshed, recharged, and ready to continue affecting change in those around you. Kūlia I Ka Nu‘u – Strive to reach YOUR highest!
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with other healthcare professionals, explore new products at vendor exhibits, acquire new knowledge and skills and bid on goods and services at our Silent Auction. RD/Ns can earn up to 6 CPEUs.
We offer an exciting line-up of topics and speakers from both the US mainland and our community:
Speakers: Alan McHughen, PhD (science perspective), Jennifer Schmidt, MS, RD (farmer perspective) and Connie Diekman, MEd, RD, LD, FADA (RD/clinician perspective)
Nutrition and the Media
Speaker: Sarah-Jane Bedwell, RD, LDN
Understanding the use of Coding/Billing Terminology Learn the basics of billing and coding for nutrition services with focus on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Coding/ ICD10
Speaker: Jessie Pavlinac, MS, RD, CSR, LD
Children’s Healthy Living Project: Building a Pacific Way to Wellness
Speaker: Rachel Novotny, PhD, RDN, LD with panelists – Marie Kainoa Fialkowski, PhD, RDN; Jodi Leslie, DrPH, RDN; Treena Delormier, PhD, RDN; and Reynolette Ettienne, PhD, RDN
Harbor View Center
1129 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Located above Nico’s at Pier 38
Honolulu Harbor Fishing Village
Enjoy a day of reconnecting with your colleagues, networking, eating great food, chatting with vendors and learning while earning up to 6 hours of CPEUs at the vibrant Honolulu Fishing Village on O‘ahu.
This year’s conference was held on April 26, 2013 at the Mid Pacific County Club in Kailua, O‘ahu. For more information, go to HDA Annual Spring Conference.
Dr. Glenna McCollum, MPH, RDN
