Susie Roberts MS, RD is a Clinical Registered Dietitian and has her own private practice where does a mix of individualized health coaching and corporate presentations & workshops.  Britany Lumley, ESQ, is the Iowa Academy’s Lobbyist. She is the Managing Director of Government Affairs with LS2group. They will be presenting "Leveraging Policy and Grassroots Advocacy Efforts Elevates the Crucial Role Dietitians Play in Improving Nutrition and Food Security."


Contact Susie at [email protected] if you have questions about her private practice or if you have questions regarding policy and consumer protection [email protected] Contact Brittany with LS2 Group at [email protected]




Alison Beckman MS, RD, LD, CEDS-S. She is a National Clinical Educator for Alsana: An eating disorder Recovery Community. Alison is also a certified eating disorder specialist supervisor. "How Fat Phobia Perpetuates Eating Disorders and Prevents Treatment: Working on Your Own Body inclusivity."


Resources for eating disorder education and treatment Alsana.com Instagram:  alsana_recovery




Kimberly Rose-Francis RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD.       "Cultural Competence in Diabetes Care"


Follow Kim on instagram @The.BloodSugar.Nutritionist




Mridul Datta, PhD, RD, LD, FAND    "Managing Bias and Microaggressions: An Ethical Responsibility" 


Mickey Rubin, PhD "Eggs and Egg Nutrients in Healthy Dietary Patterns Across the Lifespan"


Morgan P McGhee MPH, RD "Integrating Equity into School Meals"




Iowa Academy webpage: https://www.eatrightiowa.org