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The Virginia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics brings advocacy, science, and service together to offer exceptional professional resources and community to dietitians, dietetic technicians, and dietetic interns throughout Virginia.

10/26/2026

VAND is honored to once again celebrate Lesley McPhatter MS, RD, CSR, recipient of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ 2026 Excellence in Policy Initiatives and Advocacy Award. Lesley was formally recognized by the Academy at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo currently taking place in San Antonio.

This national award recognizes Academy members who demonstrate extraordinary leadership and significant impact in advancing nutrition policy. Her sustained commitment to policy leadership, active engagement in grassroots advocacy across the Commonwealth, and success collaborating with government representatives to advance legislation that promotes health have made a meaningful difference for our profession and the communities we serve.

Congratulations Lesley!

09/09/2026

⏰ Last chance — it’s tomorrow!
Join us Thursday, September 10 from 12–1 PM EDT for Turn Your Practice Into Profit With Group Programs.
Judith (Judes) Scharman Draughon, MS, RDN, will share practical strategies for creating group wellness programs that allow you to expand your reach, improve efficiency, and generate revenue while keeping your programming simple and sustainable.
🎓 Approved for 1 CEU
💲 FREE for VAND members · $20 for non-members
💻 Live via Zoom
Register now: https://www.eatrightvirginia.org/webinars

08/31/2026

Meet the presenter for Turn Your Practice Into Profit With Group Programs:
Judith (Judes) Scharman Draughon, MS, RDN
Known as Foods With Judes, Judes has focused her career on creating healthier lifestyle cultures for businesses, organizations, and groups. She is the creator of the 12 Fixes RDN Program, which equips dietitians with customizable presentations, flexible wellness programming, and ongoing group coaching.
She is also the author of 12 Fixes to Healthy: A Wellness Plan for Life and encourages RDNs across the country to step into the growing wellness space.
Join Judith (Judes) Scharman Draughon, MS, RDN live on Thursday, September 10 from 12–1 PM EDT to learn practical ways to create scalable, sustainable, and profitable group programming.

🎓 Approved for 1 CEU
💲 FREE for VAND members · $20 non-VAND
Register: https://www.eatrightvirginia.org/webinars

08/26/2026

What if growing your impact didn’t mean adding more 1:1 appointments to your schedule?
Join the Virginia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics for our upcoming live CE webinar:

Turn Your Practice Into Profit With Group Programs
Judith (Judes) Scharman Draughon, MS, RDN will share how RDNs can create effective group health and wellness programs that improve efficiency, expand reach, and generate revenue.
In this one-hour session, you’ll learn how to:
• Apply the six key elements of highly effective group wellness programs
• Run multiple programs simultaneously to improve efficiency
• Scale programming while keeping it simple, sustainable, and enjoyable
• Apply these strategies in private practice, a side hustle, or an employed setting.

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 12–1 PM EDT
💻 Live via Zoom
🎓 Approved for 1 CEU
💲 FREE for VAND members · $20 for non-members
Register: https://www.eatrightvirginia.org/webinars

08/25/2026

📅 Mark your calendar.
Join the Virginia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (VAND) on Thursday, September 10 at 12:00 PM EDT for:

Turn Your Practice Into Profit With Group Programs
🎤 (Judes) Scharman Draughon MS, RDN, LD will share practical strategies for developing group wellness programs that can help RDNs increase efficiency, expand their impact, and create additional revenue opportunities.
Whether you’re in private practice, building a side hustle, or looking to introduce group programming within your organization, this session will provide practical insights to help you work smarter and scale sustainably.

🎓 1 CEU approved
💲 FREE for VAND members | $20 for non-VAND members
👉 Register here: https://www.eatrightvirginia.org/webinars

07/30/2026

📢 Virginia Dietetic Licensure Town Hall Q&A

Have questions about dietetic licensure in Virginia? Join the Virginia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics for an open Town Hall discussion to learn more, ask questions, and connect with fellow nutrition professionals.

📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026

🕛 12:00–1:00 PM EDT

💻 Live on Zoom

This is an open conversation designed to provide answers, address concerns, and discuss the future of dietetic licensure in Virginia.

🔗 Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jB_fN3EARraICdowzeGGUQ #/registration

Whether you're a practicing RD, a new professional, or a dietetics student, your voice matters. We hope to see you there!

07/22/2026

⏰ Last chance to register!

Getting Better Zzzs to Prevent Chronic Disease is TOMORROW — Thursday, July 23 at 12 PM EDT, live on Zoom.

Don’t miss Karman Meyer, Dietitian & Author on the science of sleep + practical tools you can bring straight into client care.

🎓 Approved for 1 CEU Free for VAND · $20 non-VAND
🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eQyWC7rE

07/16/2026

🎤 Meet your speaker!

Karman Meyer, Dietitian & Author — author of Eat to Sleep, host of the companion PBS special, and founder of NourishWell Network — brings 15+ years across clinical, behavioral health & culinary nutrition.

Join her live on July 23 for Getting Better Zzzs to Prevent Chronic Disease. 🌙

🎓 Approved for 1 CEU 💲 Free for VAND · $20 non-VAND

🔗 Register —https://www.eatrightvirginia.org/webinars

07/14/2026

😴Are you getting enough quality sleep?

Sleep is one of the most overlooked pillars of health, yet it plays a vital role in preventing chronic disease and supporting overall well-being.

Join the Virginia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (VAND) for our upcoming continuing education webinar:

We're excited to welcome Karman Meyer, Dietitian & Author, PBS host, and culinary nutrition specialist, as she shares the latest science on sleep and its implications for client care.

A special thank you to Virginia Beef Council for supporting nutrition education and helping promote evidence-based learning opportunities for our community.

Register today: https://lnkd.in/dmU9tFFR

07/04/2026

😴Are you getting enough quality sleep?

Sleep is one of the most overlooked pillars of health, yet it plays a vital role in preventing chronic disease and supporting overall well-being.

Join the Virginia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (VAND) for our upcoming continuing education webinar:

We're excited to welcome Karman Meyer, RDN, LDN, RYT, author, PBS host, and culinary nutrition specialist, as she shares the latest science on sleep and its implications for client care.

Register today: https://lnkd.in/dmU9tFFR

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