Brian Sarna – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation

The Academy Foundation and its Donors Provide Support for Those in Need Through its Disaster Relief Efforts

The Foundation was proud to provide a total of $17,410 in disaster relief funding to 10 nutrition and dietetic professionals. These individuals suffered losses due to the 2018 California wildfires and East Coast hurricanes. The Foundation’s disaster relief efforts were established to support the personal and professional life-rebuilding efforts of Academy members, non-member nutrition and [...]

By Brian Sarna|2019-05-29T13:18:46-05:00May 29th, 2019|Foundation News|0 Comments

Academy Foundation Leaders Hosting Receptions to Raise Awareness and Funds for the Second Century

Harriet H. Cloud, MS, RDN, FAND, Margaret P. Garner, MS, RDN, LD, CIC, FAND and Nancy H. Wooldridge, MS, RDN, hosted a Second Century reception at Samford University’s scenic College of Health Sciences building in Birmingham, AL, on Saturday, May 18, 2019, to create some grassroots awareness and raise funds for the Academy Foundation’s Second [...]

By Brian Sarna|2019-05-22T14:11:52-05:00May 22nd, 2019|Foundation News|0 Comments

Attention Students – Apply for Your Student Stipend Today

The Academy Foundation's Student Stipend Program is designed to help active Academy student members attend FNCE®. Students who have registered for FNCE® can apply for a $100 stipend, which have been made available from the Academy Foundation thanks to the generosity of the many Dietetic Practice Groups, state affiliates and individual Academy members who have [...]

By Brian Sarna|2019-05-06T16:08:52-05:00May 6th, 2019|Foundation News|0 Comments

May Monthly Message

Thanks for Two Great Years! I’m sure you’ll read plenty of messages this month from Academy members in leadership roles saying things like, “It’s hard to believe it’s May already”, or “I can’t believe my term is ending”, and I confess, I have the same sentiments. These past two years as Chair of the Academy [...]

By Brian Sarna|2019-05-01T08:46:56-05:00May 1st, 2019|Foundation Chair Message, Foundation News|0 Comments

The Foundation is Addressing Global Malnutrition Through its Fellowships Supported by the Second Century Campaign

The Foundation’s Applied Global Nutrition Research Fellow, Stephen Charles Alajajian, RDN, has been working in Guatemala on behalf of the Foundation and Maya Health Alliance/Wuqu’ Kawog, overseeing the implementation research and quality improvement aspects of a garden research project and participating in nutrition-related efforts. Steve is enjoying his work and knows the impact the [...]

By Brian Sarna|2019-04-08T17:01:04-05:00April 8th, 2019|Recipient Spotlight|0 Comments

February Monthly Message

February is a Time to Celebrate Diversity and Show our Appreciation for our Donors and Volunteers! The topic of diversity and inclusion is one that is near and dear to my heart, and is one about which I feel a great deal of passion. As a former Chair of the Academy’s Diversity Committee, I [...]

By Brian Sarna|2019-02-04T13:46:13-05:00February 4th, 2019|Foundation Chair Message, Foundation News|0 Comments

January Monthly Message

Happy New Year – Foundation Award and Grant Applications are Now Open! Happy New Year! I saw a meme on Facebook this morning that said, “And just like that, 1999 was 20 years ago.” Time does move fast (especially the older you get!). It’s hard to believe the Second Century Campaign is into its [...]

By Brian Sarna|2019-01-03T17:49:21-05:00January 3rd, 2019|Foundation Chair Message, Foundation News|0 Comments

San Diego State University Student Nutrition Organization Raises Funds for the Academy Foundation at their Annual Gala

The Student Nutrition Organization (SNO) at San Diego State University (SDSU) held their Sixth Annual Dinner Gala & Silent Auction recently and raised a generous donation for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its Kids Eat Right (KER) public nutrition education program. The SNO at SDSU is passionate about children and helping them develop [...]

By Brian Sarna|2019-05-22T13:47:20-05:00December 20th, 2018|Foundation News, Recipient Spotlight|0 Comments

December Monthly Message

Happy Holidays! For most of us, the December holiday season comes with many happy childhood memories. Those of you who are parents and grandparents (or aunts and uncles) want to continue those happy times by making sacrifices, both big and small, to help future generations feel the joy and security that we felt. The mission [...]

By Brian Sarna|2018-12-04T13:15:50-05:00December 4th, 2018|Foundation Chair Message, Foundation News|0 Comments

The Venesa W. Strong Memorial Scholarship Recipients Say Thanks!

Lester and Venesa Strong, RDN, were married for more than 40 years. When Vanessa passed away in 2016 after a long struggle with dementia, Lester knew the best way to honor her memory and love of nutrition and dietetics was to establish a scholarship in her name through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. [...]

By Brian Sarna|2019-05-24T14:40:48-05:00November 20th, 2018|Recipient Spotlight|0 Comments

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