Volunteer: Get Involved!

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Serving in GAND leadership is an opportunity to influence the future of our profession, strengthen your leadership skills, and advocate for equitable, evidence-based nutrition care across Georgia.

Why Serve?

  • Expand your professional network across Georgia
  • Develop and showcase your leadership skills
  • Contribute to advancing GAND’s mission to empower members to lead, innovate, and advocate for equitable, evidence-based nutrition care and optimal health for all.
  • Give back to the profession and inspire the next generation of dietitians

Who Should Apply? All active or retired GAND members are encouraged to consider leadership opportunities. Each role offers unique ways to make an impact while gaining valuable experience.

How to Nominate? Nominations for elected positions for the 2027-2028 fiscal year is now open.

Here are next year's open board positions:

President-Elect
Treasurer-Elect
Nominating Committee Member (3)*
Professional Development Chair-Elect
Atlanta Region Representative
Savannah Region Representative
*Minimum of 2 Nominating Committee Members, candidate with most votes becomes Chair-Elect
DEADLINE:  November 20, 2026

Please complete this Nomination Form


How to Volunteer?

Please complete this Volunteer Form to get involved with GAND in other ways!


Questions? Please reach out to Julie Brake, Nominating Committee Chair at Julie@positivenutrition.net.

The Nominating Committee

Julie Brake RD, LD - Nominating Chair
Jennifer Frediani, PhD, RD, ACSM-CES - Nominating Chair Elect
Jayla Thurman, RD, LD - Nominating Team

Are you ready to

Become A Member?