Our Mission
SWMDDA is the advocate of the dietetic profession serving the public through promotion of optimal nutrition, health, and well-being.
Membership
Membership is open for the 2018-2019 year! See more information on our Membership page.
2018-2019 SWMDDA Board
President
Theresa Montmorency, MS, RD
Occupation
RDN at Three Rivers Health - Outpatient and Diabetes Prevention Program
What I am looking forward to this year with SWMDDA
I am looking forward to meeting local dietitians! I am also looking forward to working with our board to bring interesting presentations to SWMDDA with activities that include networking events, community services, and educational topics that we all can learn from.
Fun Fact
I am a big Michigan State Fan. GO GREEN!
Theresa Montmorency, MS, RD
Occupation
RDN at Three Rivers Health - Outpatient and Diabetes Prevention Program
What I am looking forward to this year with SWMDDA
I am looking forward to meeting local dietitians! I am also looking forward to working with our board to bring interesting presentations to SWMDDA with activities that include networking events, community services, and educational topics that we all can learn from.
Fun Fact
I am a big Michigan State Fan. GO GREEN!
President-Elect
Erika Ford
Occupation
Clinical Dietitian for Bronson Bariatric and Metabolic Specialists
What I am looking forward to this year with SWMDDA
I am looking forward to some new opportunities we have planned such as journal clubs, partnering with WMU SDA members for events, and serving in our community!
Fun fact
My favorite food is ice cream and my favorite flavor is Zanzibar Chocolate.
Erika Ford
Occupation
Clinical Dietitian for Bronson Bariatric and Metabolic Specialists
What I am looking forward to this year with SWMDDA
I am looking forward to some new opportunities we have planned such as journal clubs, partnering with WMU SDA members for events, and serving in our community!
Fun fact
My favorite food is ice cream and my favorite flavor is Zanzibar Chocolate.
Treasurer
Jez Vedua-Cardenas
Occupation
RDN at Calhoun County Public Health Department WIC Program
What I am looking forward to this year with SWMDDA
Networking opportunities between members and students
Fun Fact
I have gone zorbing in the Philippines!
Jez Vedua-Cardenas
Occupation
RDN at Calhoun County Public Health Department WIC Program
What I am looking forward to this year with SWMDDA
Networking opportunities between members and students
Fun Fact
I have gone zorbing in the Philippines!
Public Relations Chair
Takara Page, MS, RDN, CNSC
Occupation
Clinical Nutrition Manager at Ascension Borgess
What I am looking forward to this year with SWMDDA
Meeting and collaborating with the dietitians and students in Southwest Michigan!
Fun Fact
If I am by or on the water I am happy!
Takara Page, MS, RDN, CNSC
Occupation
Clinical Nutrition Manager at Ascension Borgess
What I am looking forward to this year with SWMDDA
Meeting and collaborating with the dietitians and students in Southwest Michigan!
Fun Fact
If I am by or on the water I am happy!
Secretary
Tina Guajardo, MA, RD
Occupation
Outpatient dietitian at Bronson Battle Creek Diabetes Center
What I am looking forward to this year with SWMDDA
New and exciting opportunities for networking and continuing to learn to best serve my community
Fun Fact
I am a new dog mom and loving it!
Tina Guajardo, MA, RD
Occupation
Outpatient dietitian at Bronson Battle Creek Diabetes Center
What I am looking forward to this year with SWMDDA
New and exciting opportunities for networking and continuing to learn to best serve my community
Fun Fact
I am a new dog mom and loving it!
WMU Student Liason
Megan Hannon
Occupation
Full time dietetics student at WMU and a Dietitians Assistant at Mercy Hospital
What I am looking forward to this year with SWMDDA
The opportunity to network and get to know the dietitians of SWMDDA!
Fun Fact
I love to hike with my chocolate lab Brody!
Megan Hannon
Occupation
Full time dietetics student at WMU and a Dietitians Assistant at Mercy Hospital
What I am looking forward to this year with SWMDDA
The opportunity to network and get to know the dietitians of SWMDDA!
Fun Fact
I love to hike with my chocolate lab Brody!
From L to R: Theresa Montmorency, Elizabeth Palmer, Meghan Ross Wilkinson, Tina Kellenberger and Jez Vedua-Cardenas
SWMDDA Board 2017-2018
President: Elizabeth Palmer
President-Elect: Theresa Montmorency
Treasurer: Jez Vedua-Cardenas
Secretary: Tina Kellenberger
Immediate Past-President: Meghan Ross Wilkinson
President: Elizabeth Palmer
President-Elect: Theresa Montmorency
Treasurer: Jez Vedua-Cardenas
Secretary: Tina Kellenberger
Immediate Past-President: Meghan Ross Wilkinson
Past SWMDDA Board Members and Leadership Team
Pictured (Left to Right): Val Keich, Abby Black, Helen Solomon, Michelle Naylor, Suzanne Beckett, Meghan Ross, Diane Delhey, Elisa O'Riordan, Leatta Byrd, Laura Landrey, Chris Granaderos
