Dietitians of Canada Announces New External EDI Advisory Committee Members
Today, Dietitians of Canada (DC) is pleased to announce the members of its newly formed Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Committee.
In February 2024, DC invited its members to apply for positions on this important committee. We are happy to announce that fifteen dedicated members submitted applications and through a thorough interview process conducted by Inclusivity (formerly known as HRX), eight exceptional candidates were selected to join the advisory committee.
Please meet the members of DC’s EDI Advisory Committee:
- Jennifer Brady
- Caroline Hunziker
- Jenn Lee
- Aiyu Liu
- Poznma Maan
- Christine Mills
- Irene Ogada
- Laura Reyes Castillo
- Board Lead Lynn Blackwood
“We are thrilled to have committee members who bring diverse life experiences, backgrounds, and professional expertise. Each member offers unique insights and a strong commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within dietetics,” said Leslie Beck, RD, Chair of Board of Directors of Dietitians of Canada.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all who applied and expressed their willingness to contribute to DC’s external EDI Advisory Committee. For those who were not selected this time, there will be another opportunity in 2025 when we open a second call for applications. Please stay tuned for further announcements.
The committee held its first meeting on June 25th, where members had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with one another and commence their work. Their efforts will focus on providing recommendations for EDI priorities, strategies, and initiatives that align with DC's overarching mission. Moving forward, the committee will meet bi-monthly.
“After just one meeting, the commitment and passion from our committee members is exceptional and we know it’s only going to grow on this journey. We look forward to the positive impact this committee will have on promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within dietetics,” added JP Cody-Cox, CEO, Dietitians of Canada.
For further information, please contact: contact@dietitians.ca.
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