President: Pamela Williams, MS, RD, LD/N
Pam works with Morrison Management Specialists and has been the CNM and
Patient Services Manager at Shands Jacksonville for the past 3 years. She also
serves as the Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager with Morrison’s and has been
a Registered Dietitian for over 15 years. In her spare time, Pam enjoys activities
with her husband and their 7 year old son; they are self-proclaimed "Disney
Fanatics!"
Pamela Williams
President-Elect: Sally Clifton, MSH, RD, LD/N
As president-elect, Sally works with Pam to plan continuing education meetings
and coordinates with CDR to provide credits to members. Sally is a clinical
dietitian at Shands Hospital.
Sally Clifton
Treasurer: David Kastensmidt, MS, RD, LD/N
David is the Nutrition Program Director for the Putnam County Health
Department and is serving his first term as treasurer for JDA. He enjoys time with
his family and various sporting activities. Go Noles!
David Kastensmidt
Secretary: Heather Huffman, MS, RD, LD/N, IBCLC
Heather is the Nutrition Program Director for the Nassau County Health
Department and is certified breastfeeding and lactation consultant. Heather is a
former editor of the JDA newsletter and is now serving her first term on the JDA
board.
Heather Huffman
Member-at-Large: Elizabeth Bobo, MS, RD, LD/N, CNSD
Elizabeth is a clinical dietitian at Nemours Children's Clinic in the Division of
Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Elizabeth has served two terms as secretary for
JDA and is currently serving her second term as member-at-large.
Elizabeth Beasley
Member-at-Large: Dorothy Divino, MSH, RD, LD/N
Dorothy Divino is a clinical dietitian at Orange Park Medical Center and is
serving her first term on the JDA board.
Dorothy Divino
Nominating Committee Chair: Carlie Abersold, MSH, RD, LD/N
Carlie is a past-president of JDA and is currently serving her first term on the
nominating committee. Carlie is the clinical nutrition manager at River Garden
Hebrew Home.
Carlie Abersold
Nominating Committee: Doug Santelmann, RD, LD/N
Doug has worked as a clinical dietitian or nutrition manager in Jacksonville since
moving here over 20 years ago. He has served three terms as treasurer for JDA
and is currently serving his first term on the nominating committee.
Doug Santelmann
Nominating Committee: Jenna Braddock, MSH, RD, LD/N
Jenna works as a dietitian with the YMCA and MNT of Florida. She enjoys
counseling, teaching, cooking, traveling, and dogs! Jenna is serving her first
term on the JDA board.
Jenna Braddock
Information Systems: Gina Vredenburg, MS, RD, LD/N
Gina is our webmaster, listserv moderator and also reports the credits from our
meetings to Florida's CE Broker. Gina works full-time as the CE Coordinator for
Professional Development Resources and as a PRN clinical dietitian at Brooks
Rehabilitation Hospital.
Gina Ulery Vredenburg
ABOUT JDA
Jacksonville Dietetic Association (JDA)

We are an organization of Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Technicians, and Dietetic Students. Our mission
is to provide expert nutrition education and support to its members and the community. JDA meets 4 to 5
times per year with opportunities for continuing education at each meeting.
New members always
welcome!

JDA is an affiliate of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and the Florida Dietetic Association (FDA) -
district 4 serving Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns and Union counties in Northeast Florida.
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