Foundation Chair Messages

Honoring Legacies, Creating Futures Dear Colleagues and Friends, August is National Make-a-Will Month – a timely opportunity to reflect on the legacy we each hope to leave behind. At the Academy ...

Let’s Make It a Million—Together This month, I want to take a moment to celebrate and call attention to the incredible generosity of the 1,199 unique donors who have stepped up to support the Make ...

As the Foundation kicks off a new year, I am thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Foundation’s 2025-2026 Chair. I’d like to welcome our new Board , including both new and returning ...

Cultivating Connection In today’s virtual world, staying connected as professionals has never been easier, yet somehow, finding ways to make intentional and meaningful connections can be daunting. Between ...

Happy New Year! As we kick off the new year, I have been taking a moment to reflect on the incredible impact that the Foundation had in 2024: we provided over $1.7 million in funding to 390 individuals ...

Foundation Awards and Grant Applications are Now Open! Our Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025 Awards and Research Grants . Over 30 applications ...

Time For Giving Thanks! November is a time to connect with family and friends and to practice gratitude. I am looking forward to gathering with loved ones this month to share laughter, memories and joy. ...

FNCE® Was a Huge Success – Thank You! I want to thank everyone who helped make FNCE® a huge success. I enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues face-to-face and represent our ...

Our Foundation is holding the inaugural Foundation Give Day ( #FNDGiveDay ) on Thursday, September 19 . A one-day event for RDNs, students, and dietetic interns to support the one Foundation dedicated ...

August is National Breastfeeding Month — this month is dedicated to advancing advocacy, protection, and promotion to ensure that all families have the opportunity to breastfeed. Many Academy members ...