Must be a member of AND to join New York State Dietetic Association.
If moving to New York, when updating your address with AND, be sure to request your state affiliation be changed to New York to start receiving mailings and other benefits.
Top Ten Benefits of Being a NSYDA Member
- Networking Opportunities - district meetings, social functions, fundraising events, and continuing professional education (CPE) opportunities give you the chance to network with other dietitians in the NY area. The key to moving your career in the direction you want to head is learning from others who have been there and done that!
- Employment Opportunities - current listing of job opportunities throughout New York State available on our member’s only pages.
- NYSDA eCalendar- sign up and you are instantly linked to the New York nutrition community. Receive regular emails to remind you of meetings, upcoming events, CPE opportunities, website updates, and volunteer opportunities.
- NYSDA Bulletin - on-line access to NYSDA’s quarterly newsletter that highlights leadership activities, media spotlights, and events within our ten local districts.
- Legislation - stay informed of legislative issues that effect the registered dietitian in NY State and nationally, and what you can do to help.
- Nutrition Resources - easy access to key resources that will help enhance your nutrition and food knowledge, and career.
- NYSDA's Strategic Goals - as a member you will be able to view NYSDA’s strategic goals, objectives and tactics for the annual year and see what we are doing for you and your community.
- Leadership Opportunities - leadership opportunities are available to members who choose to become involved. Progressive responsibilities as a volunteer can also positively support a professional in their work roles.
- Enjoy all the AND Member Benefits - such as, the AND Times, Evidence Analysis Library, Nationwide Nutrition Network (NNN), Scientific Summaries, Member Service Center and lots more.
- Opportunity to join AND Dietetic Practice Groups - these special interest groups enable members to improve their job performance, gain insight into specialized areas of food and nutrition, and network with colleagues by enrolling in one or more of 29 different practice groups.
Roberta Gershner MS, RD, CDN
Past NSYDA President
Reimbursement Chair
Mentoring Chair
"NYSDA provides the ability to continue to learn, enhance and develop skills that are needed for all practice settings. In addition it enables one to network with colleagues and develop life long friends."
D. Milton Stokes, MPH RD CDN
Nutrition Counselor / Consultant / Writer
Owner -- One Source Nutrition, LLC
"I get so much in return for my NYSDA membership. Nowhere else am I able to network with topnotch dietitians, access cutting-edge conferences, or have an opportunity to get involved to make a difference in my profession. These all helped shape my career and provide professional satisfaction."
Robin Neal, RD
Registered Dietitian
"As a new dietitian in the field I have found the New York State Dietetic Association and local Central New York Association a valuable source for networking and job opportunities. By participating on the board of the local association I have been able to develop skills on top of my job experience to branch out into different fields and into management positions. "
Join this motivating group of professionals NOW!
To join NYSDA, you must first be a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). To find out more on joining AND, visit their website and read our partial list of AND benefits.
If you recently moved to NYSDA and are a member of AND, check that when you changed your address with AND you requested your state affiliation be changed to New York.
News Updates
NYSDA Annual Meeting & Exhibition
May 3-4, 2013
Please visit the Annual Meeting and Exhibition web page for full program information. Continue to stay-tuned for program updates.
NYSDA PAC Donation
NYSDA Winter 2013 Bulletin
Now available!
Find Your District
NYSDA Photo Gallery
Photo gallery of NYSDA events just launched. See members in action at the NYSDA Annual Meeting, ADAF Raffle, Legislation Reception, Board of Directors Meeting, and Awards Reception.