Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA)

Strategic Plans/Priorities 

​AND 2025-2030 Strategic Priorities​

• ​​​Definitive Identity: Establish our reputation as the leading, evidence-based authority in food and nutrition.

• Partners and Communities: Expand our impact by engaging key audiences, such as healthcare partners and the public, to improve population health and create new opportunities for the profession.

• Shift in Culture: Foster an inclusive culture that welcomes and represents diverse perspectives in food and nutrition.

• Professional Empowerment: Equip nutrition professionals with the tools, technology, and resources needed to serve their communities and advance their careers.

• Operational Excellence: Strengthen internal operations by improving structure, technology, and processes to efficiently support our future goals.

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MAND IDEA 2025-2027 Strategic Plan

• Offer annual CPEU educational events focused on inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and cultural competence.

• Enhance member engagement and learning through the MAND IDEA webpage by offering networking opportunities, events, and a variety of IDEA resources.

• Celebrate our diverse community with monthly cultural celebrations through, acknowledgements, student spotlights, and recipes highlighting members’ unique foods and traditions.

• Offering 15 free student Academy memberships to selected students.

• Highlight and support the diversity and accomplishments of our members, while empowering Academy students and dietetic interns to become future leaders who champion IDEA values.

• Raise awareness of the nutrition and dietetics profession by connecting with diverse audiences through schools, career fairs, and other community venues.