Policy & Advocacy
SDAND’s Public Policy Panel serves local and national policy efforts.
Public Policy Panel Members
Public Policy Coordinator: Hunter Olson
State Policy Specialist: Megan EisenVos
Nutrition Services Payment Specialist: Julie Jensen
House of Delegates: Charlotte Rommereim
Consumer Protection Coordinator: April Sorenson
STATE POLICY
The State Policy Specialist monitors local laws and legislative efforts that affect RDNs in South Dakota, as well as plans a state policy event in Pierre each year to promote the RDN to local lawmakers. The Consumer Protection Liaison handles reports and concerns related to state licensure, and the Nutrition Services Payment Specialist/Reimbursement Representative handles all inquiries related to reimbursement for Medical Nutrition Therapy, including reimbursement with SD Medicaid.
National POLICY
The Public Policy Coordinator and Public Policy Coordinator-Elect, along with the House of Delegates Representative monitor national issues that affect local RDNs such as the Farm Bill (dining programs), diabetes prevention and more. The Public Policy Coordinator also plans local interactions with congressional delegates as well as travels to Washington, D.C. each year for the Nutrition and Dietetics Advocacy Summit and meets with our national representative and senators.
local representation
Not sure who your local district legislators are? Learn more below.
State Legislative day
Visit the events page for more details and registration info.
Nutrition and dietetics Advocacy Summit
To learn more about the Nutrition and Dietetics Advocacy Summit visit the Academy’s website.