Christina L. Dyer

Name and Credentials:  Christina L. Dyer, MS, RD, CDN

Years a member of the HEN DPG:  4 years

Current Position, Title, & Location:
Nutrition Educator, Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Previous Positions (limit to 3):

• Assistant Director/Nutrition Resource Manager, Hunger Prevention & Nutrition Assistance Program, United Way of NYC
• Community Dietitian—State of Oklahoma Employees Benefits Council State Wellness Program
• Community Nutritionist—Regional Nutrition Services, Texas Department of Health

Education/Internship:

• Masters of Science in Public Health Nutrition, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
• Dietetic Internship, Community Nutrition Track, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

ADA/DPG Offices/Activities:

• Active Member of American Dietetic Association since 1997
• Active Member of HEN DPG since 2004
  

State or Local Dietetic Association Offices/Activities:

• Active Member of State and Local Dietetic Associations since 1997
• Active Member of Greater NY Dietetic Association since 2004
• Active Member of Greater NY HEN Group since 2004

Other Professional Organizations:

• New Yorkers for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
• New York City Nutrition Education Network
• Nutrition Education Outreach Workgroup
• Public Health Association of New York City
• Partnership for the Homeless Nutrition Advisory Board
• Policy Committee on NYC Hunger Resources – Food Safety and Nutrition Subcommittee
• NYC Childhood Obesity Prevention Citywide Taskforce
• Society of Nutrition Education

Awards/Honors:

• United Way of America National Resident Fellow
• Abstract Presenter, Society of Nutrition Education Annual Conference
• Outstanding Sernior, Human Environment Sciences, Oklahoma State University
• Truman Scholar Nominee, Oklahoma State University

Position Statement:

My experience as a nutrition professional has taught me that groups have a stronger voice than a single individual – this is why I believe so strongly in participating in and supporting the HEN DPG. In my current position with the NYC Department of Health, I have the opportunity to serve as ‘administrative coordinator’ for many committees and workgroups. These situations highlight my skills as an organizer, information disseminator, and people coordinator. I see the HEN DPG continuing to serve its members as a reliable forum to discuss the nutrition and well being for all people in a sustainable environment. I strongly believe that HEN can continue to facilitate the discussion of systematic and environmental changes to help others live in a healthier environment. I hope to continue to support HEN action by providing the time and energy needed to serve as HEN DPG Secretary.