Past Fall Events

Fall Workshop 2025

Thanks to those who were able to join us for the Fall Assembly on Friday, September 12 at Illinois State University in Normal, IL. This year's assembly was focused on the connection between agriculture and overall health. We heard from Chef Erin Meyer, MS, RD, the Founder & Executive Director of Basil's Harvest. Those in attendance were able to observe a soil health demonstration and participate in a Q&A panel of agriculture leaders which was moderated by Christine Cliff, MPH, RDN, LDN, CLT, FAND with Midwest Dairy. Thanks to our speakers and sponsors!

2025 Program Agenda:

2025 Event Supporter:

Thanks to our event supporter, Midwest Dairy.

2024 Virtual Fall Assembly

Program Agenda:

8:00 - 8:10 am      Introduction and President’s Address
Speakers: Madhu Jain, MS, RD, LDN (Illinois Academy CPI Chair)

Jen Zuercher, PhD, RD, LD (Illinois Academy President)

8:10 - 9:10 am      Sustainable Diet and Food Systems: Navigating the Future

Speaker: Joan Salge Blake , EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND 

9:15 - 10:15 am      Precision Nutrition and Genetic Testing

Speaker: Ahmed El-Sohemy, PhD

10:20 - 11:20 am      Tech Tools in Nutrition: There's an App for That

Speaker: Rachel Stahl Salzman, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES   

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Updated July 2026