AND-STL Executive Committee

Learn more about your 2026 - 2027 Executive Committee as well as what each position does in AND-STL!‍ ‍

We are always looking for members interested in leadership! Please consider nominating yourself for the next election.

  • I currently serve as Chair of AND-STL and work as an outpatient dietitian at the VA here in St. Louis. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition from San Diego State University in 2023 and my master’s degree from the University of Alabama in 2025. I am originally from southern Illinois, but now call St. Louis home! I am passionate about connecting dietitians, supporting students and early-career professionals, and creating opportunities for professional growth and community within the dietetics field. Outside of work, I enjoy running, cooking, reading, going on walks, exploring St. Louis, and trying new restaurants!

    Goals:

    Build a connected and engaged AND-STL community, by creating opportunities for members to connect with one another, both professionally and socially, and make AND-STL a community that members genuinely look forward to being part of! I want to make this year meaningful and enjoyable for our members by introducing fresh events and opportunities, while continuing to build on the things that make our organization successful!

  • Chair. The Chair serves for one (1) year. Functions of the Chair:

    • Serves as the chair of AND-STL and its Executive Committee.

    • Schedule all board and member meetings throughout the year, including any speaking engagements for continuing education to members. 

    • Has the general powers of supervision and active management of AND-STL.

    • Presides over meetings of the Executive Committee and/or members.

    • Appoints the chair(s) and members of any special committee(s) of the District and defines the reporting mechanism and function of the special committee(s) to the Executive Committee. Examples of such special committees include but are not limited to: Career Guidance, Legislation/Public Policy, Social Media, Website, National Nutrition Month, and Internal Policy Review 

    • Moves into the Past Chair position in the subsequent membership year

  • Contact andstlchair@gmail.com for more info

  • Treasurer. The Treasurer serves for two (2) years. Functions of the Treasurer:

    • Serves as a member of the Executive Committee.

    • Advises the Executive Committee in the preparation of the annual budget of AND-STL, approves the collection and disbursement of all monies, and authorizes contracts and service agreements.

    • Monitors accounts that are used by AND-STL to send and receive funds, such as bank accounts and payment processing applications

    • Reports the financial status of AND-STL to District members annually.

    • Performs other duties as specified in the current job description or as designated by the Executive Committee.

  • I attended SLU for undergrad and graduate school as well as my dietetic internship. After my internship, I started working at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in the summer of 2024 and have been there since. My current role includes inpatient general medicine coverage as well as outpatient Cleft Clinic and Celiac Disease. Most recently, I have started working as one of our Keto dietitians. Some of my other interests lately have included sourdough, yoga/pilates, and trying new restaurants.

    Goals:

    For this upcoming year, my goals include increasing membership and connecting with more dietitians in STL.

  • Chair-elect. The Chair-elect serves for one (1) year. Functions of the Chair-elect:

    • Serves as a member of the Executive Committee.

    • Performs the functions of the office of Chair in the Chair's absence or when the Chair is unable to perform the functions of the Chair as determined by the Executive Committee.

    • Appoints the chairs and members of all standing committees to serve during the Chair-elect's term as Chair.

    • Prepares the program of work for the term of office as Chair.

    • Moves into the Chair position in the subsequent membership year

    • Performs other duties as specified in the current job description or as designated by the Executive Committee.

  • I am a 2nd career professional, currently working as an outpatient dietitian with the Veteran Health Administration. I have a passion for individualized patient centered care and addressing food and nutrition security. When I'm not at work, I enjoy spending time and seeking adventures with my husband and daughter.

    Goals:

    My goals for this year include providing timely and up to date information via the AND-STL newsletter to the AND-STL community and to engage with AND-STL members and potential members to help build and strengthen the RD and RD-to-be community.

  • Corresponding Secretary. The Corresponding Secretary serves for two (2) years. Functions of the Corresponding Secretary:

    • Maintain records of member names, contacts and pertinent professional information as needed.

    • Issue the call for all meetings of the Academy of St. Louis, as directed by the President, at least ten days before the meeting date.

    • In coordination with the Nominating Committee, provide instructions, biographical information on candidates and official ballot to each voting member of the Academy of St. Louis. Once results of the election are received, shall promptly notify the membership of results.

    • Issue dues announcements to the membership and to all Academy members residing in the geographic area served by the Academy of St Louis. 

    • Verify Academy membership of prospective members.

    • Send out electronic messages to membership and manage Email communications.

    • Arrange to welcome members at regular meetings and make it possible for new members and visitors to be introduced. Connect members with appropriate board members if unable to answer proposed questions.

    • Performs other duties as specified in the current job description or as designated by the Executive Committee.

  • BS Mathematics- SEMO, BS Nutrition & Dietetics- University of N. Florida, MS Nutrition & Dietetics (Clinical Nutrition)- SLU; Prior career as Professional Licensed Land Surveyor in Florida- retired; Obtained RD in 2016 and started working at SSM DePaul Hospital in 2016. This year is 10 yrs as an RD. Played softball at SEMO (all-American 3rd base 1991). Currently like to ride bicycle, gardening, camping, and syruping.

    Goals:

    Obtain experience participating in executive committee meetings.

  • Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary serves for two (2) years. Functions of the Recording Secretary:

    • Be responsible for taking minutes at each meeting and having the minutes for all proceedings of the Executive Committee and Board meetings recorded in a document to be kept for that purpose; be responsible for making minutes available to the appropriate group.

    • Assist in filing reports of the Officers and Chairs as needed.

    • Email out to board members at least one week prior to the board meeting to collect all agenda items.

    • Within two business days after meetings, the Recording Secretary shall send out the minutes to all board members.

    • Performs other duties as specified in the current job description or as designated by the Executive Committee.

  • The Nominating Committee will consist of three (3) elected members and the Past Chair. The Chair of the Nominating Committee is the candidate who received the majority of the ballots cast. The Nominating Committee is responsible for:

    • Preparing an official ballot or single slate annually.

    • Ensuring that the nominees meet the formal eligibility requirements of office and are personally and professionally qualified to effectively represent and further the interests of the District.

    • Presenting at least two candidates if holding a contested election for:

      • The office of Chair-elect

      • The office of Corresponding Secretary, in alternating years

      • The office of Recording Secretary, in alternating years

      • The office of Treasurer, in alternating years

      • Each vacancy on the Nominating Committee

        In the event a tie vote occurs in the Nominating Committee activities, further discussion should ensue. If the tie persists, the Nominating Committee Chair will break the tie.

    • Preparing a slate of one candidate for each office listed above if presenting a single slate

    • Submitting the final nominations to the Executive Committee for information and for dissemination to the AND-STLmembership electronically and/or in print prior to the voting process. 

    • Receiving petitions for additional candidates to the ballot/slate

  • Alexis received her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Dietetics and Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from the University of Missouri. She currently serves as the Director or Nutrition at McCallum Place Eating Disorder Treatment Center, where she leads the nutrition department and works with patients across all levels of care, helping them build a better relationship with food and exercise.

    Goals:

    • Network consistently throughout the year to find candidates and maintain relationships/communication with them.

    • Assist in the maintenance of proper board composition by working to find qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and practice areas to fill board positions as needed.

    • Have a fun and productive year! :)

  • The Nominating Committee will consist of three (3) elected members and the Past Chair. The Chair of the Nominating Committee is the candidate who received the majority of the ballots cast. The Nominating Committee is responsible for:

    • Preparing an official ballot or single slate annually.

    • Ensuring that the nominees meet the formal eligibility requirements of office and are personally and professionally qualified to effectively represent and further the interests of the District.

    • Presenting at least two candidates if holding a contested election for:

      • The office of Chair-elect

      • The office of Corresponding Secretary, in alternating years

      • The office of Recording Secretary, in alternating years

      • The office of Treasurer, in alternating years

      • Each vacancy on the Nominating Committee

        In the event a tie vote occurs in the Nominating Committee activities, further discussion should ensue. If the tie persists, the Nominating Committee Chair will break the tie.

    • Preparing a slate of one candidate for each office listed above if presenting a single slate

    • Submitting the final nominations to the Executive Committee for information and for dissemination to the AND-STLmembership electronically and/or in print prior to the voting process. 

    • Receiving petitions for additional candidates to the ballot/slate

  • Paulina Shetty, MS, RDN, DipACLM, FACLM serves as Senior Advisor for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, a Nutrition Professor for Johnson County Community College, 2025-2026 Chair for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics-St Louis, and Board Member of the Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her experience spans working in clinical, fitness, public health, academic, education leadership, non-profit, and lifestyle medicine settings. She received her Bachelor of Science in Medical Dietetics from the University of Missouri, Master of Science in Nutrition and Physical Performance from Saint Louis University, became certified in lifestyle medicine in 2018, and was recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (FACLM) in 2024. She is passionate about sharing the hope of lifestyle medicine to treat and reverse chronic diseases as well as restore health for providers, professionals in training, the general public, and friends and family.

  • Past Chair. The Past Chair serves for one (1) year. Functions of the Past Chair:

    • Serves as a member of the Executive Committee.

    • Serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Nominating Committee.

    • Performs other duties as specified in the current job description or as designated by the Executive Committee.

Appointed Positions

  • I have been a Registered Dietitian since 2004 focused on clinical nutrition, critical care, and nutrition support. I am currently the Clinical Dietitian at Kindred Hospital located on the campus of Mercy South. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Family & Consumer Science with an emphasis in Dietetics in 2002 from Eastern Illinois University and completed my Dietetic Internship at Northern Illinois University. In 2024 I graduated with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I have lived in the St. Louis area since 2006 with my husband who is an architect. We have two teen boys, two dogs, a cat, and recently added a leopard gecko to the mix!

    Goals:
    To keep our members connected and growing by supporting quality continuing education opportunities throughout the year.

  • Continuing Education Coordinator. Appointed by the Chair for one (1) year. May be reappointed. Functions of the Continuing Education Coordinator: 

    Contact presenters with request for CEU approval materials / coordination.

    Once adequate information is obtained, submit for CEU approval. 

    Maintain record of attendees to CEU event / webinar.

    Once CEU credit is approved, finalize and distribute CEU certificate to relevant attendees.

    Coordinate speaker honorariums and other expenses with Treasurer 

    Create and distribute continuing education forms to the membership. 

    Maintain records of CE attendance for 7 years following the activity.

  • Maggie is a dietitian and diabetes educator working as a cardiometabolic educator at Novo Nordisk. She’s worn a few hats in her career—Clinical Dietitian, Clinical Nutrition/Patient Services Manager, and private practice nutrition coach. No matter the role, her passion has always been the same: helping people navigate their health in a way that works for them while recognizing the bigger systemic barriers at play. She also loves teaming up with other healthcare pros and knows that real change happens when we work together.

    Maggie earned her degree from Missouri State University in Springfield and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

    When she’s not talking nutrition, you can find her hanging out with her husband and dog, running, lifting heavy things, dancing while cooking, or birdwatching (because nature rules).

    Goals:

    • Build strong connections with local dietitians—because policy change is more fun with friends.

    • Make the messy world of politics easier to digest, so dietitians can take action for patients struggling with access to care and food.

    • Make sure dietitians are recognized as the nutrition experts.

  • Legislation and Public Policy Committee

    • Composition. The Legislation and Public Policy Committee shall consist of the appointed Chair and up to one other member. The Chair shall agree to serve as a member of the Missouri Academy’s Public Policy Panel as needed.

    • Functions:

      • Inform the membership of any legislative statements, policies, and positions of concern to members of the Academy by submitting to the Corresponding Secretary through the proper form to be sent out in the next e-blast.

      • Solicit individual member response when requested by the Legislative Network Coordinator or the Missouri Academy’s Public Policy Coordinator. Encourage individual response.

      • Direct application and selection process annually for Public Policy Workshop, if able to offer scholarship(s) to attend.

  • I worked as a Clinical Dietitian for 6 years before transitioning into a role in quality. During my time as a dietitian, I worked throughout several hospitals and on different floors before spending most of my time on surgical ICU. I currently work as a Quality / Risk Coordinator for The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis. I am looking forward to continue connecting with other RD's in the St. Louis area!

    Goals:

    • Encourage networking and collaboration in the dietetics profession

    • Increasing intradisciplinary communication within the St. Louis dietetics community

  • National Nutrition Month (NNM) Committee

    • Composition. The NNM Committee shall include the appointed Chair and Co-Chair and such members of the Academy of St. Louis they wish to appoint.

    • Functions: Plan all NNM activities subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.

  • Current Job Title: Clinical Dietitian I (CVR/PCU & NICU)

    Education: Bachelor’s in Dietetics - FBU (2022); Master’s in Health Advancement & Promotion - FBU (2022)

    About Me: Dietitian since December 2023. Experience working in leadership, wellness, and community outreach. Currently working as an entry-level dietitian at Missouri Baptist. Long-term goals are to become certified as a nutrition support specialist and transition to pediatrics. Passion for advocacy and the special-needs community and accessible nutrition for all. Previous volunteer work includes Friends of Kids with Cancer, Operation Food Search, in St. Louis Area Foodbank. Single mother to my 7-year-old daughter, Lily. Recently purchased a farm to raise our own animals and grow our own food. In my free time, I like to partake in traditional weightlifting, sing karaoke, attend concerts, and try new restaurants.

    Goals:

    I’m looking forward to connecting with likeminded individuals, continuing our work of providing resources and education to those in our field and also those in need, and bringing awareness to our profession.

  • Social Media Committee

    • Composition. The Social Media committee shall consist of the appointed Chair and such members of the Academy of St. Louis as the Chair may wish to appoint.

    • Functions: Plan all social media and publicity activities subject to the approval of the Executive Board; direct coordination of such with newsletter.