top of page

Advancing professional excellence in nutrition and dietetics across South Dakota.

Logo
Logo

Executive Leadership

7c24b8a5-6f56-4297-bf48-2d307db05519.jfif

President: Anna Heronimus

Term: 2026-2028

ai-generated-IMAGE.jpg

President-Elect: 

Term: Elected in 2027

Vicki Swier

Treasurer: Vicki Swier

Term: 2025-2028

Treasurer-Elect: Elected in 2027

Term: 2027-2028

Anna Tvedt

Executive Coordinator: Anna Tvedt

Term: ongoing

Fundraising and Social Events: Natasha Hansen

Term: 2025-2028

Media & Socials

Natasha Hansen

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

Karlie Whittington.png

Social Media Chair: Karlie Whittington

Term: 2026-2027

Liasons

a1f09ca2-43fc-4793-af55-c3dde8b0132a.jfif

Student Liaison: Anna Jones

Term: 2026-2027

IDEA Liaison: Vacant

Term: 2025-2027

SDAND Member Information

SDAND  Board 

Want to serve? Click here:

Public Policy Panel

Dr. Kattelmann

Public Policy Coordinator: Kendra Kattelmann

Term: 2024-2027

Austin Kjergaard.jfif

Public Policy Coordinator-Elect: Austin Kjergaard

Term: 2026-2027

Megan Eisenvos

State Policy Specialist: Megan Eisenvos

Term: 2025-2028

Karen Klinkner

Nutrition Services Payment Specialist: Karen Klinkner

Term: 2024-2027

Cropped - Copy.jpg

House of Delegates: Chris Comstock

Term: 2025-2028

DeLaine Rasmussen

Consumer Protection Coordinator: DeLaine Rasmussen

Term: 2024-2027

Awards and Nomination 

8b322e55-fc2b-48a2-a003-3d9bca5929d4.jfif

Awards Committee Chair: Abbie Lambert

Term: 2024-2027

2d0c883d-08bc-4ccb-9ba5-2bcb070005f6.jfif

Nominating Committee Chair: Ellie Nyberg

Term: 2023-2027

Gracie O'Brien.jfif

Nominating and Awards Member: Gracie O'Brien

Term: 2026-2029

Future Board Member
515652442_1125567029595281_7388328885869052285_n-1.jpg

Young Dietitian of the Year
Abbie Lambert

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 2027: Nomination Form

Cropped - Copy (2).jpg

Outstanding Dietitian of the Year
Chris Comstock

Annual Awards

IMG_7208.jpg

Dietetic Student of the Year

Audrey Wessels

family 1.jpg

Emerging Dietetic Leader
Molly Urias

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
bottom of page