Alissa Smethers, PhD, RDN, LDN
President
Alissa Smethers, PhD, RDN, LDN
President
Registered Dietitian Since: 2012
Current Job Title
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Education
Education: B.S. in Biology/Communications from Juniata College; M.S in Nutrition from Marywood University; Coordinated Program Internship from Marywood University; PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Penn State
Specialty: Child Eating Behaviors
Talia Follador, RDN, LDN
Immediate Past-President
Talia Follador, RDN, LDN
Immediate Past-President
Registered Dietitian Since: 2017
Current Job Title
Owner of Follador Nutrition Services LLC
Education
Education: B.S. Penn State University; Dietetic Internship: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Specialty: Intuitive Eating, Neurodivergence
Specialty: Intuitive Eating, Neurodivergence
Emily Keeley, MS, RD, LDN
Secretary
Emily Keeley, MS, RD, LDN
Secretary
Registered Dietitian Since: 2017
Current Job Title
Registered Dietitian
Education
Education: MS Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine at the University of Western States, BS In Nutrition and Dietetics from West Chester University of PA, Dietetic Internship from the University of Houston
Specialty: Weight Management
Specialty: Weight Management
Sheila King, MSCN, RDN, LDN, CLC
Council on Practice Chair
Sheila King, MSCN, RDN, LDN, CLC
Council on Practice Chair
Registered Dietitian Since: 2023
Current Job Title
WIC Nutrition and Breastfeeding Education Coordinator
Education
Education: BS Nutrition and Dietetics West Chester University (WCU), MS Community Nutrition WCU, Dietetic Internship WCU
Specialty: Maternal, Infant, and Child Nutrition, Public Health/Community Nutrition
Specialty: Maternal, Infant, and Child Nutrition, Public Health/Community Nutrition
Sarah Bixby, MS, RDN, LDN
Nominating Chair
Sarah Bixby, MS, RDN, LDN
Nominating Chair
Registered Dietitian Since: 2017
Current Job Title
Owner/Dietitian of Conshy Nutrition, LLC; Adjunct Instructor
Education
Education: BS Nutritional Sciences from Penn State University; MS in Nutrition Counseling & Education from Immaculata University
Specialty: Sports & Wellness Nutrition
Specialty: Sports & Wellness Nutrition
Vicki Castelli, MS, RDN, LDN
Membership Chair
Vicki Castelli, MS, RDN, LDN
Membership Chair
Registered Dietitian Since: 2005
Current Job Title
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Education
Education: MS, San Jose State University
Specialty: Management
Specialty: Management
Shabee Bukhari, MS, RD, LDN, NASM-CPT
Council on Practice Chair-Elect
Shabee Bukhari, MS, RD, LDN, NASM-CPT
Council on Practice Chair-Elect
Registered Dietitian Since: 2024
Current Job Title
Clinical
Education
Education: BMS Nutrition and Dietetics, Drexel University; BS Nutrition and Dietetics, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Specialty: Clinical Nutrition
Specialty: Clinical Nutrition
Brian McAnany, MPH, RDN, LDN
Newsletter Editor
Brian McAnany, MPH, RDN, LDN
Newsletter Editor
Registered Dietitian Since: 2022
Current Job Title
Registered Dietitian (Private Practice Owner)
Education
Education: BS Nutrition and Dietetics, West Chester University. MPH, West Chester University
Specialty: Public Health/ Community Nutrition
Specialty: Public Health/ Community Nutrition
Aubrey Redd, MS, RDN, LDN
Social Media Representative
Aubrey Redd, MS, RDN, LDN
Social Media Representative
Registered Dietitian Since: 2021
Current Job Title
Owner/Lead Dietitian at Aubrey Redd Nutrition LLC & Culinary Dietitian at Unite for HER
Education
Education: B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics, M.S. in Community Nutrition, Dietetic Internship at West Chester University
Specialty: Culinary Nutrition, Oncology Nutrition, Community Health & Wellness
Specialty: Culinary Nutrition, Oncology Nutrition, Community Health & Wellness
Emily Rubin, MS, RD, LDN
Public Relations Chair
Emily Rubin, MS, RD, LDN
Public Relations Chair
Current Job Title
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Clinical Dietitian for Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Dietitian for Celiac Center; Dietitian for Fatty Liver Center; Dietitian for Weight Management program
Education
Education: BS/CP: University of Pittsburgh, MS: Jefferson
Specialty: GI Nutrition (Celiac, IBD, IBS, GERD, gastroparesis) and weight management
Specialty: GI Nutrition (Celiac, IBD, IBS, GERD, gastroparesis) and weight management
Caroline Harrington, MS, RDN, LDN, CHES
Scholarship Chair
Caroline Harrington, MS, RDN, LDN, CHES
Scholarship Chair
Registered Dietitian Since: 2023
Current Job Title
Registered Dietitian
Education
BS Nutrition and Dietetics University of Delaware, MS Health Promotion University of Delaware, Dietetic Internship The Ohio State University
Specialty: Eating Disorders
Specialty: Eating Disorders
Jessica Rea, MS, RDN, LD
Chair of Delegates (PA)
Jessica Rea, MS, RDN, LD
Chair of Delegates (PA)
Registered Dietitian Since: 2021
Current Job Title
Clincal Dietitian II
Education
Education: University of Pittsburgh Dietitian Nutritionist Program (BS' 19, MS'21)
Daniel DiMezza, MS, CPT
Public Policy Coordinator
Daniel DiMezza, MS, CPT
Public Policy Coordinator
Registered Dietitian Since: 2025
Current Job Title
Sports Nutritionist, Personal Trainer
Education
Education: MSDI Clinical Nutrition, Immaculata University, BS Nutrition/Dietetics, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, AAS Health and Fitness, Montgomery County Community College
Specialty: Sports Nutrition and Weight Management
Specialty: Sports Nutrition and Weight Management