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Egondu M. Onuoha

President-Elect, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Vote for Egondu as President-Elect.

A vote for me is a vote for inclusion, diversity, accountability, responsive governance, honesty, integrity, innovation and purpose-driven leadership. Your satisfaction fuels my passion and you can count on me. 

Egondu's Vision for Success

Egondu's Vision for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Egondu's Vision for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Why Vote for Egondu?

Egondu will:

  • Represent the interests of Registered Dietitians and DTRs

  • Seek opportunities to increase our fiscal stability while maintaining our integrity

  • Increase visibility of the profession and promote RDN as the gold standard

  • Grow the number of RDNs and promote diversity to represent the populations we serve

  • Advocate for nutrition and dietetic professionals

PASSION

Egondu has the passion to lead organizations

Diversity

Egondu is committed to diversity, inclusion, access, and equity

leadership

Egondu is a proven leader with a rich background of leadership experience

Knowledge

Egondu has a deep knowledge of nutrition and is a strong advocate for nutrition and dietetic professionals

Opportunity for the Future

  • Recognition and Relevance: Create a world where every person recognizes the importance and value of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). RDNs will be at the forefront of identifying and obtaining funding to create new programs and expand existing programs. They will be the "go to experts" for establishing public health programs. We must lead new trends in MNT, Food/Nutrition and set the stage for collaboration.

  • ​Diversity: Creating a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We must be intentional and bold in this endeavor by creating meaningful partnerships to mobilize, amplify and make connections that work to promote diversity and racial equity.

  • ​Leadership: Create a proven track record and pathway for increased growth and professional development. We must create pathways for leadership in all areas, including unconventional roles to influence policy. 

  • Technology: Leverage and stay current with technological advancements such as AI. Lead the dialogue toward the prospect of AI's value creation and value processing while understanding its impact. 

Meet the Candidate: Egondu M. Onuoha's

Meet the Candidate: Egondu M. Onuoha's

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Egondu's Experience

  • Current Position: ​

Vice President, Real Estate, Special Programs, and Business Development

The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY; Affiliate of the Mount Sinai Hospital System

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  • Previous Work Experience Highlights:

    • Director of Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP)

      • 2 hospital sites

      • 5 health centers

    • Director of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program 

    • Administrator for the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) Program

    • Managed multi-million dollar budgets

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  • Volunteer Experience Highlights:

    • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Board Member - current)

      • Committee for Life-long Learning (Member)

      • Quality Management Committee - QMC (Member)

      • Scope and Standards of Practice Task Force (Member)

      • Council on Future Practice - CFP (Member)

      • Women's Health DPG (Board Secretary)

      • Grants and Scholarships (Reviewer for Foundation)

    • RiseBoro Community Partnership (Board Member - current)

    • Grant Professionals Certification Institute (Board President - current)

    • International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) (Board Member)

    • WIC Association of New York State (Board Member)

    • Metropolitan New York City WIC Association (Board Member)

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