About the HVDA

The Hudson Valley Dietetic Association is a member network of professionals in the field of dietetics.

Aside from the benefits of networking with colleagues the association offers the following benefits...

  • Continuing Education Programs
  • Dietetically Speaking Newsletter
  • Online Membership Directory
  • HVDA Job Bank assisting members in finding employment
  • non-profit organizations
  • HVDA Scholarship to the NYSDA Annual Meeting
  • Annual Awards Dinner
  • Current information on legislative issues impacting the profession
  • Marketing the Nutrition Professional to the public through the media
  • Representation to The New York State Dietetic Association
  • Access to members only web page

Contact us

Questions or comments contact the HVDA at info@hvda.net

The following is a list of member roles please contact the appropriate member depending on your needs.


HVDA Board of Directors
President 2010-2011 Kathleen Miller  MS, RD, CDN
President Elect Colette Martin 
Immediate Past President Christa Valentine  MS RD CDN
Communications/Technology Chair - vacant 
Member Services Chair Dianne Fagan  RD, CDN
Treasurer Lora Ragazzo  MBA, RD, CDN
Fundraising Chair Caroline Cooney  RD
Secretary Meghan Muller  MPH, RD, CDN
Advisory Chair Sandra McNeil  MA,RD,CDN,FADA,DHCFA
Membership Chair Melodie Bell-Cavallino  MS, RD, CDN, FADA
Legislative Network Coordinator Eleanor Wilson  RD, MS


New York State Dietetic Association's Ten Districts



Questions or comments? Contact the Hudson Valley Dietetic Association at info@hvda.net

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