GAND Political Action Committee

GAND-PAC Supports Fundraiser for Rep. Cooper

GAND-PAC Supports Fundraiser for Rep. Cooper
L to R: Ashley Matthews, GAND President-Elect; Rep. Sharon Cooper, Chair of the GA House Health and Human Services Committee; Kristin Cuculovski, GAND Legislative Affairs Secretary]

GAND-PAC is GAND's political action fund. The money from the PAC supports candidates for political office who help to shape nutrition policy in Georgia. GAND-PAC donations are used to help GAND members attend or host political fundraisers. That makes dietetics professionals more visible to decision makers and helps GAND to deliver messages about nutrition policy and programs. GAND-PAC is ready for YOU!

Make a donation to become a PAC member

Request PAC support to attend a fundraiser

Request PAC support to host a fundraiser

Current participation by GAND members:
$10-24: 6 members
25-49: 6 members
$50-74: 2 members
$75-99: 0 members
$100+: 7 members

Your GAND-PAC Board of Trustees:

Holly Porter (chair)

Alivia Setka (secretary)

Elizabeth Battle (treasurer)

Robin Steagall

Sue Tocher

Corrine Jacobs-Hayes

Melissa Brillhart

PAC contributions are voluntary. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) dues cannot be used to support the PAC. Contributions can be made by any adult who has an interest in dietetics, whether or not they are a member of GAND. Contributions are NOT tax deductible.

I am a GAND-PAC Trustee because...

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Nancy R.

M.Ed., RDN, LD, SNS

I serve as a GAND-PAC Trustee because my voice counts, and this is a way to use it! I want to make a positive difference and connect with lawmakers on every level. This is an impactful way to do just that!

Missy-Cody

Missy C.

PhD, RDN, LD

I serve as GAND-PAC’s chair because I want to make our profession more visible to decision-makers. We are the nutrition experts. We need to help our elected decision-makers develop policies that support our clients.

Kristin-Cuculovski

Kristin C.

MS, RDN, CSO, LD/N

I am a GAND-PAC member because building and maintaining relationships with elected state and local officials is essential to the success of dietitians and nutrition programs in Georgia. As the nutrition experts in Georgia we belong where decisions are being made.  Dietitians should be top of mind and readily available to educate and advise our representatives when nutrition is involved.

Sunitha-Zechariah

Sunitha Z.

PhD, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND

I want to connect our members with the candidates who support our priorities and interests.

Joan-Fischer

Joan F.

PhD, RDN, LD

I serve as a GAND-PAC Trustee because I want our members to be able to increase their impact on nutrition policy through enhanced relationships with decision makers.

Holly-Porter

Holly P.

MS, RDN, LD

I serve as a GAND-PAC trustee because our PAC is an important tool in strengthening our profession and supporting public nutrition programs. By collectively supporting candidates who support our causes, we can influence public policy and effect long term change, improving many lives throughout our state.

Robin S.

Robin S.

RDN LD

I am a GAND-PAC Trustee because I want our profession to be at the front and center of health and nutrition policy decisions. Right now, there are more morticians working at the Georgia Capitol than Dietitians, and I GAND-PAC to help raise our professional profile under the gold dome.

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