Advancing professional excellence in nutrition and dietetics across South Dakota.
Executive Leadership
President: Anna Heronimus
Term: 2026-2028
President-Elect:
Term: Elected in 2027
Treasurer: Vicki Swier
Term: 2025-2028
Treasurer-Elect: Elected in 2027
Term: 2027-2028
Executive Coordinator: Anna Tvedt
Term: ongoing
Fundraising and Social Events: Natasha Hansen
Term: 2025-2028
Media & Socials
Fundraising and Social Events: Natasha Hansen
Term: 2025-2028
Fundraising and Social Events: Hayleigh Young
Term: 2026-2029
Digest Editor: Jess Mohnen
Term: 2024-2027
Social Media Chair: Karlie Whittington
Term: 2026-2027
Liasons
Student Liaison: Anna Jones
Term: 2026-2027
IDEA Liaison: Vacant
Term: 2025-2027
SDAND Member Information
SDAND Board
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Public Policy Panel
Public Policy Coordinator: Kendra Kattelmann
Term: 2024-2027
Public Policy Coordinator-Elect: Austin Kjergaard
Term: 2026-2027
State Policy Specialist: Megan Eisenvos
Term: 2025-2028
Nutrition Services Payment Specialist: Karen Klinkner
Term: 2024-2027
House of Delegates: Chris Comstock
Term: 2025-2028
Consumer Protection Coordinator: DeLaine Rasmussen
Term: 2024-2027
Awards and Nomination
Awards Committee Chair: Abbie Lambert
Term: 2024-2027
Nominating Committee Chair: Ellie Nyberg
Term: 2023-2027
Nominating and Awards Member: Gracie O'Brien
Term: 2026-2029
Young Dietitian of the Year
Stasia Elsinger
Celebrating excellence and dedication in the nutrition and dietetics profession across South Dakota. Each year, we recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to our community through their leadership, service, and expertise. Visit here for Awards Criteria
Now taking applications for 2026: Nomination Form
Outstanding Dietitian of the Year
Lindsey Hays
Annual Awards
Dietetic Student of the Year
McKayla Olson
Emerging Dietetic Leader
Gemma Bastian
Outstanding Preceptor of the Year
Member Benefits
As a member of SDAND, you will gain access to
Funding
- Scholarship for personalized learning activities
- Stipend to attend advocacy day in Pierre
- One trip to FNCE as the SDAND President
- One trip to training as the president elect
Continuing Education & Webinars
- Live Continuing Education Events
- Discounted SDAND Conference
- Advocacy training
Socials and Recognition
- Exposure on Meet RD page
- Access to Job Postings
- Socials and meet ups
- A ready community to tap into your social ideas
- Volunteer on the SDAND board