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 2019-2020 year! See more information on our Membership page.
2019-2020 SWMDDA Board
President
Erika Ford, RDN, CSOWM
Occupation
Clinical Dietitian for Bronson Bariatric and Metabolic Specialists
Bio:
Erika welcomes and enjoys working with all stages of a patient’s weight loss journey and has a special interest in pre-diabetes, pre- and post-natal nutrition, disordered eating, and digestive disorders. Her favorite activities include biking, gardening, adventures with her family, and curling up with a good book. Erika also serves as the poster session chair for the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Erika Ford, RDN, CSOWM
Occupation
Clinical Dietitian for Bronson Bariatric and Metabolic Specialists
Bio:
Erika welcomes and enjoys working with all stages of a patient’s weight loss journey and has a special interest in pre-diabetes, pre- and post-natal nutrition, disordered eating, and digestive disorders. Her favorite activities include biking, gardening, adventures with her family, and curling up with a good book. Erika also serves as the poster session chair for the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
President- Elect
Takara Page, MS, RDN, CNSC
Occupation:
Director of Nutrition Systems for Ascension Borgess
Bio:
Takara enjoys working with her team of inpatient and outpatient dietitians to serve the nutrition needs of the Southwest, Michigan community. She also teaches culinary medicine cooking classes at KVCC and serves as the State Policy Representative for the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Takara Page, MS, RDN, CNSC
Occupation:
Director of Nutrition Systems for Ascension Borgess
Bio:
Takara enjoys working with her team of inpatient and outpatient dietitians to serve the nutrition needs of the Southwest, Michigan community. She also teaches culinary medicine cooking classes at KVCC and serves as the State Policy Representative for the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Secretary- Treasurer
Diane Delhey, MS, RD
Occupation:
Clinical Dietitian at Bronson Methodist Hospital
Bio: Diane received her BS from MSU and completed her dietetic internship and MS in Clinical Nutrition at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She has held various roles throughout the Michigan Academy of Nutrition in Dietetics including past-President for SWMDDA and for the Michigan Academy. Diane enjoys in her spare time stamping, working out, walking her dog Izzy, and routing for her Spartan teams.
Diane Delhey, MS, RD
Occupation:
Clinical Dietitian at Bronson Methodist Hospital
Bio: Diane received her BS from MSU and completed her dietetic internship and MS in Clinical Nutrition at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She has held various roles throughout the Michigan Academy of Nutrition in Dietetics including past-President for SWMDDA and for the Michigan Academy. Diane enjoys in her spare time stamping, working out, walking her dog Izzy, and routing for her Spartan teams.
Secretary-Treasurer - Elect
Morgan Muchez, MS, RDN
Occupation:
Ambulatory Care Dietitian at Bronson Healthcare Group in Kalamazoo
Bio:
Morgan has a passion for helping others and enjoys working with patients to achieve their health goals. Morgan enjoys being creative with food and often learns from chefs that she works alongside in her second job as a Kitchen Assistant in the Community Culinary & Nutrition Department at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She has obtained her Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan University and her Master of Science Degree from Grand Valley State University. Morgan enjoys spending time outside, running, hiking, doing yoga, playing sports, and spending time with family and friends.
Morgan Muchez, MS, RDN
Occupation:
Ambulatory Care Dietitian at Bronson Healthcare Group in Kalamazoo
Bio:
Morgan has a passion for helping others and enjoys working with patients to achieve their health goals. Morgan enjoys being creative with food and often learns from chefs that she works alongside in her second job as a Kitchen Assistant in the Community Culinary & Nutrition Department at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She has obtained her Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan University and her Master of Science Degree from Grand Valley State University. Morgan enjoys spending time outside, running, hiking, doing yoga, playing sports, and spending time with family and friends.
Nominating Chair
Theresa Montmorency, MS, RD
Occupation:
RDN at Three Rivers Health - Outpatient and Diabetes Prevention Program
What I'm 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'm 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!
Public Relations Chair
Corey Shack, MS, RDN, CNSC
Occupation:
Lead Outpatient Dietitian for Ascension Borgess
Bio:
Corey enjoys working with patients to achieve their optimal health and well-being through nutrition. Corey completed her undergraduate degree at Michigan State University and her Master degree at EMU. She enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, hiking, cooking, and attending MSU sporting events. Go Green!
Corey Shack, MS, RDN, CNSC
Occupation:
Lead Outpatient Dietitian for Ascension Borgess
Bio:
Corey enjoys working with patients to achieve their optimal health and well-being through nutrition. Corey completed her undergraduate degree at Michigan State University and her Master degree at EMU. She enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, hiking, cooking, and attending MSU sporting events. Go Green!
WMU Student Liason
Lauren Daniels
Occupation:
Full time student at WMU studying dietetics and chemistry.
What I'm looking forward to this year with SWMDDA:
Networking with SWMDDA members and being able to help fellow students find opportunity and connections within their community.
Fun Fact: I love performing Shakespeare and drawing portraits!
Lauren Daniels
Occupation:
Full time student at WMU studying dietetics and chemistry.
What I'm looking forward to this year with SWMDDA:
Networking with SWMDDA members and being able to help fellow students find opportunity and connections within their community.
Fun Fact: I love performing Shakespeare and drawing portraits!
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SWMDDA Board 2018-2019 and 2019-2020
From Left to right: Morgan Muchez, Megan Hannon, Diane Delhey, Jez Vedua-Cardenas, Lauren Daniels, Takara Page, Corey Shack, Erika Ford, Tina Guajardo, Theresa Montmorency |
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
