BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nathaniel lives in Grand Forks with his wife, two children, and a dog named Murphy. He is very family oriented and chose to run for NDNC President because he wants to improve the food agency (a household's ability to prepare healthy meals) of all North Dakotans.

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Nathaniel enjoys barbecuing and lifting weights—what a perfect combo!

Joining NDNC was a no-brainer for Erin because she is passionate about community nutrition and wholeheartedly believes in the mission of NDNC.

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Erin has three rescue kittens (Obi, Anakin, and Jinn)! She also loves to garden, cook, read, watch Star Wars, and spend time with family and friends.

Cindy lives in Grand Forks with her spouse and two dogs. She has been attending the annual NDNC conferences for many years and recently felt called to run for a position on the NDNC board and give back to the organization.

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Cindy loves the outdoors. She especially enjoys hiking, camping, and grilling. If she could, Cindy would cook every meal over an open flame.

Lesley joined NDNC for continuing education and to connect with other nutrition professionals across the state. As a board member, she looks forward to helping ensure a sustainable future for the council. Lesley's professional interests include health & wellness education, local foods systems, food preservation, and culinary nutrition. 
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Lesley grew up in North Pole, Alaska, and has met Santa Claus and several of his reindeer.

McKenna lives in Utah with her husband, two children (Beau and Laken), and two golden retrievers (Zeke and Thor). She likes opportunities for professional growth, and serving on the NDNC board seemed like an awesome way to expand her knowledge.

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McKenna enjoys playing sand volleyball with her friends in the summer and cozying up with a hot cup of coffee and a book in the winter.

Amanda is a full-time Master of Public Health student at North Dakota State University and the Culinary Education Coordinator at Family Wellness in Fargo. She is passionate about food and making nutrition accessible and understandable. She is incredibly excited to serve on the NDNC board and connect with like-minded individuals across North Dakota.​

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Amanda loves to spend the day with her three cats (Kiwi, Clementine, and Pepper)! She also enjoys discussing movies, crocheting, and being in her home garden.

Julie has been on the board in various positions since 1995, including serving as president twice. She initially joined NDNC to get to know professionals in the field, but she has remained involved to stay current on issues in nutrition and help design learning experiences for members.

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Julie is a musician. She has coordinated contemporary music at her church since 1999, and she plays the flute in a community band.

Caylee lives in Bismarck, where she is working towards finishing her master’s degree in nutrition and obtaining her LRD credentials. She enjoys community, being able to gather with like-minded nutrition professionals, and absorbing knowledge wherever life puts her!

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Caylee LOVES coffee and a good book – so much so, that she worked as a barista for four years and revolves her    vacations around where the best coffee spots are!

Ashley and her husband, Kameren have five children and two dogs. Ashley says their house is always busy in the best way. She has a passion for rural health and wellness and loves working with like minded people all over North Dakota.

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Ashley lives in the country and enjoys being outside- camping, hunting, & kayaking are some of her favorite things to do when she's not on a ball field watching her kids playbaseball or softball.