Name and Credentials: Kelly D. Horton, MS, RD, CD

Years a member of DPG: 3 years

Current Position, Title, & Location:
Nutrition Services Manager & Food Policy and Nutrition Program Planning Consultant, Seattle, WA

Previous Positions (limit to 3):
Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant, Community Nutrition Consultant, National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellow

Education/Internship:

• Master of Science, Food Policy and Applied Nutrition, Concentration in Nutrition Interventions, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA
• Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetic Internship, Simmons College, School for Health Studies, Boston, MA
• Didactic Program in Dietetics, School for Health Studies, Simmons College, Boston, MA
• Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nutrition and Life Sciences, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
• Bachelor of Science in Business Management, University of Phoenix, Seattle, WA

ADA/DPG Offices/Activities:

• HEN International Hunger Chair
• Nutrition Entrepreneurs DPG Member

State or Local Dietetic Association Offices/Activities:
WSDA Legislative Grassroots Liaison

Other Professional Organizations:

• Washington State Food & Nutrition Council, Agricultural Legislative Chair
• PCC Natural Markets, Trustee
• Acting Seattle/King County Food Policy Council, Council Member
• Community Food Security Coalition, Policy Committee Member

Awards/Honors:
Solid Ground’s Operation Frontline Volunteer of the Year 2006-2007

What is your leadership philosophy and future direction for HEN DPG?

I envision nutritious, plentiful, sustainable, and just food systems for all people. HEN is spearheading this effort within ADA and it is exciting help lead this momentum. It is vital to tap into the talent of our membership and create an environment where HEN members are energized and encouraged to actively participate in achieving our mission. I believe strongly in mentoring new members; we are all equals and everyone has a valuable perspective to contribute.