The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Community Group brings together dietitians, educators, and students who are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible profession, and to advancing justice within and beyond dietetics.
This community provides a welcoming and respectful space to explore emerging issues and collaborate on initiatives that redress inequities and promote equity and inclusion within dietetic education, practice, leadership, and the communities we serve.
What You'll Find
As a member of this community, you'll have opportunities to:
- Connect with colleagues from across Canada who are passionate about advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice for all.
- Share resources, tools, and promising practices that support inclusive care, education, and workplaces.
- Participate in meaningful discussions about current issues, challenges, and opportunities within the profession.
- Learn from guest speakers, educational events, and shared experiences.
- Collaborate on ideas and initiatives that help create a more inclusive and equitable future for dietetics.
Who Should Join?
This community is open to anyone interested in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the dietetics profession, including:
- Dietitians
- Dietetic educators and faculty
- Students and interns
- Researchers
- Leaders, mentors, and decision makers
Whether you're just beginning your EDI journey or have extensive experience in this area, you'll find a supportive community dedicated to learning, growth, and meaningful change.
Join the Conversation
Be part of a community that is committed to creating a profession where everyone feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can effect change to create an equitable and inclusive dietetics profession.
About Us
This Community Group is currently led by the DC EDI Committee, a group of volunteers with a vision to promote “a
n institutional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion that reflects a transformative vision for the dietetics practice.”
Committee members:
Jennifer Lee (Chair), PhD, RD is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nutrition at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research is focused on examining and understanding the way in which eating behaviours and food environments influence population health with the long-term goal to improve Canada’s population health status and health equity by shaping public health policies.
Jennifer Brady, PhD, RD is an Associate Professor in the School of Nutrition and Dietetics and Women’s and Gender Studies at Acadia University. Her work explores food, health, and social justice, with an emphasis on health professionals’ roles in advancing social justice through their day to day practice and advocacy/activism.
Laura Jazmin Reyes Castillo, RD is a Registered Dietitian working in long term care in New Brunswick. During her dietetic internship and further volunteering Laura worked with Abegweit and Lennox Island First Nation. She also worked with the College of Dietitians of Prince Edward Island Equity, Diversity and Inclusion subcommittee that integrated EDI into its continuing competence program. Through her practice she emphasizes the importance of cultural values, accessibility and dignity, as goals of care.
Caroline Hunziker (she/her) graduated from McGill University as a Registered Dietitian in December 2023. During her time as an undergraduate student, she actively participated in equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. She is now in the second year of her PhD program at McGill’s Center for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition and Environment, where her work focuses on decolonizing dietetics practice by strengthening Indigenous cultural safety education. Caroline remains committed to advancing reflexive practice within the dietetics profession and looks forward to continuing her learning journey as an allied researcher.
Poznma Maan
Christine Mills
Irene Ogada
Cost: Free for DC Members
NOTE: Joining a community group requires an active Dietitians of Canada membership. Not a member? Learn how to become a DC Member here.