CDR National Election
THE 2026 CDR NATIONAL ELECTION
The Commission on Dietetic Registration is pleased to announce the candidates for the 2026 national ballot.. The CDR Nominating Committee selects candidates for available seats and terms, in accordance with the committee policies and procedures, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Bylaws.
CDR National Election: February 1 through 13, 2026
2026 Ballot
CDR Registered Dietitian (RD) (2 positions)
- Angelica Day, MS, RDN
- AnnaMarie Rodriguez, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Luis Gonzalez, MS, RDN
- Corey Hawes, RD, CSO, LD
CDR Advanced Practitioner in Clinical Nutrition (RD-AP) (1 position)
- Crystal Vasquez, MS, RD-AP, LD
CDR Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR) (1 position)
- Holly Dittmar, MS, RDN, CSR
- Sherry Berg, RD, CSR
Detailed position descriptions, Qualifications and Skill Sets are located here.
Leadership
- Demonstrates diplomacy in bringing opposing views to agreement
- Demonstrates organizational and management skills
- Embraces and manages change to advance the Commission
- Empowers others
- Prioritizes issues consistent with the CDR’s Strategic Plan
- Is results-oriented
- Understands general principles of not-for-profit fiscal management
Personal
- Fosters an atmosphere of creativity, collaboration and inclusivity
- Maintains objectivity
- Is organized
- Positively promotes CDR
- Thinks strategically and proactively
- Dedicated and committed to CDR’s mission and vision
- Demonstrates integrity
Interpersonal
- Exhibits strong networking and relationship building skills
- Operates as a team player
- Demonstrates strong and effective communication skills
- Demonstrates principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and access
- Motivates others
Please Note: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will hold a separate national ballot for the membership organization.