Chicago, IL – August 4, 2010 - Three Registered Dietitians from ARAMARK, a global professional services company, were among a select group chosen to attend the American Dietetic Association’s seventh Leadership Institute in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Participation in the ADA’s Leadership Institute is limited to fewer than 300 of the ADA’s more than 71,000 members throughout the country. The intensive certificate training program focuses on the theory and practice of leadership in dietetics.
“This program is designed to enhance the leadership skills of ADA members through informational sessions and practice-based educational experiences,” said registered dietitian and ADA President Judith C. Rodriguez.
Senior ARAMARK Healthcare registered dietitians, Sharron Lent, RD, LD, Senior Director of Patient and Clinical Services, Cyndra Banta, MS, RD, LD, Director of Clinical Practice and Amy Wampler, MS, RD, LD, ARAMARK Dietetic Internship Director completed the exclusive training program.
“To be identified as leaders in the areas of food, nutrition and health is important to ARAMARK. We are proud of ARAMARK’s attending dietitians and look forward to the impact this program will have on their work with our client partners,” said Mary Ann Wyman, RD, Senior Vice President of Growth and Retention, ARAMARK Healthcare. “ARAMARK employs more than 700 registered dietitians and as a corporate partner with the ADA, we are focused on ensuring that our nutritional leaders have access to professional development opportunities that enhance their clinical expertise and ability to provide value to our clients.
The goals of the Leadership Institute are to:
1. Strengthen leadership performance for application in practice by ADA members.
2. Assist members to master change in both personal and professional environments.
3. Advance the goals of the profession.
4. Enhance member communication, mentoring and team building skills.
“The Leadership Institute is part of the American Dietetic Association’s mission to empower members to be the nation’s food and nutrition leaders. This meeting supports ADA’s commitment to our members and ensures they further develop the skills that can help them lead within ADA, their places of employment and their communities,” Rodriguez said.
With more than 71,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. To locate a registered dietitian in your area, visit the American Dietetic Association at www.eatright.org.
About ARAMARK Healthcare
ARAMARK Healthcare is a leader in providing best-in-class support services that are essential to healthcare delivery. Understanding that clinical excellence and the environment are interdependent, ARAMARK Healthcare directly impacts the entire healthcare continuum – patient, employee, nurse and physician satisfaction, operational efficiency and service excellence. Through its food, facility, and clinical technology services, ARAMARK Healthcare helps more than 1,000 hospitals and senior living facilities deliver the optimal experience for patients and residents, their families, and the physicians, nurses and staff who care for them. For more information, visit http://www.aramarkhealthcare.com.
About ARAMARK
ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. The company is recognized as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by the Ethisphere Institute, as the industry leader in FORTUNE magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies," and as one of America's Largest Private Companies by both FORTUNE and Forbes magazines. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 255,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at www.twitter.com/aramarknews.
Contacts:
Chris Collom
215-238-3593
collom-chris@aramark.com
Nicole Kennedy
215-238-8241
kennedy-nicole@aramark.com