Nominating Chair-Elect

Leila Shinn MS, RDN, FAND

Statement
"I believe that serving as Nominating Chair- elect for the IAND will allow me to demonstrate leadership skills, with a strong background in communication, team management, and initiative, that has culminated from my years of experience as a leader both within and outside of the Academy. It would be an honor to work with the inspiring nutrition professionals who make up the IAND leadership team and spearhead efforts to continue to not only meet but exceed the vision and mission of IAND while bettering the profession for both current and future dietitians."

Employment
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2018-present)
    • Predoctoral Fellow
  • PepsiCo, Inc. (2020-2021)
    • Global Research & Development Intern     
    • Nutrition Sciences Intern        
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2018)
    • Research Technician              
  • National Dairy Council (2017)
    • Nutrition Research Intern                                                      
  • Rush University Medical Center (2016)
    • Healthcare Research Assistant
Academy
  • Member (2014-present)
Illinois Academy
  • Member (2016-present)
    • Treasurer

District

  • Eastern
    • President (2021-present)
  • Chicago 
    • Web Co-Chair (2017-2018)
DPG
  • Research Dietetic Practice Group
    • Membership Chair
    • Membership Liaison
  • Women’s Health Dietetic Practice Group
    • Website Coordinator
Other
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Leadership Institute Participant (2020-2021)
  • American Society for Nutrition Nutrition Translation GEM (2019-present)
    • Student Representative  
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Nutritional Sciences Graduate Student Association (2020-2021)
    • Chair  
  • Grads UNWIND (Understanding Wellness IN Discussions) (2019-2021)
    • Co-founder