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ri bOARD OPENINGS

We are looking for new board members for next year! The full list of positions is available here link to website. You are welcome to submit your name for any position as long as you meet the criteria listed. If you’re not sure what role would be a good fit for you, please email Jane at [email protected]. We are happy to discuss. 
The positions we most need help filling (and are open to all) are:

• Delegate (2-year position)
• Education and Events Committee Member (1-year position)
• ​Communications Committee Member (1-year position)

RIAND Board Meetings- please join us!
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When: Thursday nights, 6:00-6:30 pm are special presentations/case studies and 6:30-7:30 pm is the board meeting. 7:30-8:00 pm will be time for the committees to meet. 
Where: Urban Greens, 93 Cranston Street, Providence, RI.  A simple dinner will be catered by Urban Greens and is provided for all who attend, starting at 5:45 pm. Please bring your own beverage to reduce waste. RIAND monthly board meetings are open to all members.

2025-2026 Dates & Topics:
Aug 21: Board Orientation meeting
Sept 11, 2025: Nutrition & Dietetics Education Pathways, Kara Cucinotta
Oct 9, 2025: Stage 5 Non-Dialysis Patient w/ an Ostomy, Julia Berman
Nov 13, 2025: RI Public Policy Updates, Nick Hamdi
Dec 11, 2025: Weight Cycling, Michelle Pearson
Jan 8, 2026: Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030, Barbara Brusini
Feb 12, 2026: GI Case Study, Shira Hirshberg
March 12, 2026: SNAP benefits and advocacy, Dr. Lofgren (URI students)
April 9, 2026: Journal article TBD, Dr. Greene (URI students)
May 14, 2026: Taste receptors: Where they are and how they work, Allison Acquisto
June 11, 2026: Board Dinner

Sign up to present a case study here!

For more photos of RIAND members, see photos.