Congratulations to the MiAND newly-elected
Board Members for 2023-24!

President-Elect

Sheryl Lozicki, MBA, RDN

I am passionate about the field of nutrition and dietetics. I am continually inspired by the amazing professionals I am honored to work with and who share my credentials. I lead the clinical nutrition program for Trinity Health, comprised of 93 hospitals throughout the United States. This work requires that I have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, am highly organized, visionary, and strongly advocate for our dietitians. I was awarded the “Growth and Development” award early on in my career and this continues to be a strong part of my foundation as a leader. 

Dietetic Association Positions/Activities:

  • MiAND PR and Marketing Director
  • MiAND Legislative Events

Secretary Treasurer-Elect

Libby MacQuillan, PhD, RDN, CHSE

My current position in academia, and my graduate school experiences, have required me to balance teaching, research,  curriculum and program development, and accreditation while maintaining high standards of quality in all areas. I believe these skills, along with my experience supervising graduate dietetic students in their research and mentoring new faculty, will allow me to serve as an excellent Secretary-Elect. In this role, I aim to continue to move our profession forward through my service to  Michigan dietitians. Thank you for the opportunity!

Dietetic Association Positions/Activities:

  • MiAND IDEA Committee Grant Coordinator
  • Speaker and Workshop presenter at events for Dietitians of West Michigan, Southeast Michigan Dietetic Association, MiAND, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Nominating Committee Members

Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO

I would like to develop and strengthen my professional connections with the dietitians of Michigan. I believe through a collective network we strengthen our clinical skills, expand our critical thinking capabilities, and enrich our professions. The strongest leaders are lifelong learners.  I have been a dietitian for 20+ years and have developed great leadership and team-building skills along the way. But I recognize that this organization will give me the opportunity to learn so much from all of you.

Dietetic Association Positions/Activities:

  • MiAND past Media Spokesperson
  • Past Volunteer Coordinator for the Connecticut Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Dawn Earnesty, PhD, RDN

As a leader, I am innovative, visionary, and have strong communication skills. I have been in the field of dietetics for over 15 years and have built hundreds of relationships with dietitians, including precepting dietetic interns across Michigan that may be excellent candidates for the MiAND board and committees. I am flexible, positive, and creative which will support my success as a nominating committee member.  

Dietetic Association Positions/Activities:

  • MiAND Positions held: Secretary/Treasurer, Poster Chair, Social Media committee, Awards Chair and Nominating Committee
  • Nutrition Education for the Public DPG

Michigan Nutrition and Dietetics Institute Trustees

Winona Bynum, RDN

I have been in numerous leadership roles in both volunteer and professional settings. My experiences have provided me with a wealth of knowledge and skills. I view every role as an opportunity to work towards contributing and moving the work forward. I enjoy working collaboratively with others. I also have strong communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Dietetic Association Positions/Activities:

  • MiAND: Nomination Committee Member
  • SEMDA: President
  • NOBIDAN: Chair and Nominating Committee

Debbie Cicinelli-Timm, MSA, RDN, LDN, CDCES

In my varied (direct pt care, management, volunteer, mentor, preceptor) roles over the decades, I have strived to identify needs/goals and worked to achieve them while working with others. My role in patient care is to facilitate identifying & achieving their individual goals & to ultimately improve the health & well-being of individuals and their families, friends, and caretakers.

Dietetic Association Positions/Activities:

  • MiAND: RYDY; MI RD of the Year; annual conference (committee, chairperson, consultant), Board; photographer.
  • MNDI: Trustee; annual raffle fundraiser sales; scholarship selection committee; auditor; vice president; president.
  • AND: DDPG: Publications Chair; New Product Column for Newsflash; Awards Committee; State Network Rep.
  • American Diabetes Association; Non-nutritive sweeteners workgroup  for the EAL
  • JDRF: started Walks to Cure Diabetes (Bay City & Midland); numerous presentations throughout the state; Implemented the Bag of Hope program @ Covenant HealthCare;
  • Merisant Advisory Board
  • Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists: numerous volunteer roles

Kimberly Snodgrass, RDN

My leadership strengths and skills for the position are that I am goal-oriented, task-driven, a team player, consistent, persistent, and a hard worker.  I have been an RDN for 20 years. I consider myself an advocate for the Nutrition and Dietetics profession. I attended Marygrove College in Detroit, MI.  I completed my internship at the Detroit Health Department.  I am pursuing my MPH from the University of Michigan.

Dietetic Association Positions/Activities:

  • SEMDA: Nominating Chair 2021-2022
  • Academy National Spokesperson (current)