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ANFP Staff

Joyce Gilbert, PhD, RDN
She/Her/Hers

President & CEO

Lisa Feltz

Executive Administrative Assistant

Membership Department

Contact: info@ANFPonline.org | info@CBDMonline.org

Professional Services, also known as Member Services, is a full service center that provides support to members, educators, and the general public via phone and e-mail in addition to managing and coordinating internal processes and procedures that impact the livelihood of our members and the core of ANFP. Professional Services is your go-to destination with any questions or concerns regarding ANFP and the CDM, CFPP credential.

Ania Flaim
She/Her/Hers

Director of Professional & Member Services

Kim Gramme

Professional & Member Services Associate

Allison Pate

Professional & Member Services Associate

Chapters Department

Contact: chapters@ANFPonline.org

The Chapters department serves as the liaison between ANFP headquarters and 47 state ANFP chapters. The department provides training, guidance, and resources to chapter leaders and volunteers to ensure the success of the chapters and their members.

Abigail Solazzo
She/Her/Hers

Director of Chapters & Leadership

Industry Relations Department

Contact: partners@ANFPonline.org

This department is responsible for strategic industry partnerships that advance the mission of ANFP. Included in this area are programs with healthcare groups, associations, and other non-commercial foodservice organizations, Corporate Partner membership and marketing programs, ANFP live events, and Nutrition & Foodservice Edge magazine.

Madh Carson
She/Her/Hers

Director, Corporate Relations

Julie Rogers

Corporate Relations Coordinator

Certification Department

This department is responsible for implementing and maintaining all Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM) Certification Program policies. The Certification Department oversees the CDM, CFPP Certification Program and works to ensure the continued integrity of the CDM, CFPP credential.

Katherine Church, RDN
She/Her/Hers

Executive Director (CBDM) & Senior Vice President (ANFP)

Dawn Teubner, CDM, CFPP

Director of Certification

Elaine Mrzlak, MS, MEd, RDN

Certification Manager

Beth Vitek

Certification Coordinator

Education & Events Department

Contact: education@ANFPonline.org | events@ANFPonline.org

The Education & Events department is responsible for the development of top-notch continuing education offerings for CDM, CFPPs. Additionally, this department develops and maintains relationships with schools across the country in order to implement ANFP-Approved Training Programs. This department also oversees coordination and programming for all ANFP live events.

Cindy Zemko, BS, CDM, CFPP

Vice President of Professional Development and Member Services

Christa Hagelberger

Events and Educational Products Manager

Marketing Department

Contact: marketing@ANFPonline.org

This department works closely with all other departments to effectively communicate benefits, resources, and other information to ANFP members. The department manages ANFP's e-mails, social media profiles, media partnerships with like-minded industry organizations, the ANFP and CBDM websites, and more.

Brad Rysz, MBA, CAE
He/Him/His

Vice President of Marketing & Member Engagement

Emmy Bender
She/Her/Hers

Marketing Manager

Mackenzi Butson
She/Her/Hers

Marketing Coordinator

Finance Department

Contact: finance@ANFPonline.org

The Finance Department is responsible for ensuring the efficient financial management and financial control necessary to support the association’s business activities. Functions include bookkeeping, budgeting, tax, investment & employee benefit management, and financial reporting and analysis.

Jennifer Karson, CAE

Vice President of Finance & Operations

Michele Fairall
She/Her/Hers

Accountant & Human Resources Manager

Karen Szymski
She/Her/Hers

Finance Coordinator

IT and Analytics Department

The IT and Analytics department manages the IT infrastructure, systems integration, and membership/certification databases at ANFP.

The Strategic Initiative/Analytics department works on research and data initiatives, including Skilled Nursing and other benchmarking initiatives, industry research, external and internal analytics, and supports the work of the Nutrition & Foodservice Education Foundation as well as the ANFP-PAC and Legislative Committees.

LeAnn Barlow, MBA

Executive Director (NFEF) & VP, Strategic Initiatives & Analytics (ANFP)

Mary Simmonds

Director of Information Technology

Mindy Theesfeld

Foundation & Analytics Manager