Board of Directors

Meet our 2025-2026 Board of Directors:

 

Robert Dunn, RD, LDN, CNSC

President 

It is an honor to serve as the President of the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics this year. I am excited to volunteer alongside our exceptionally talented board, and look forward to supporting the needs of our incredible members. In my day job, I provide nutrition care to patients with cancer. In addition to my role with MAND, I serve on several national committees that are working to improve the identification, treatment, and prevention of disease-related malnutrition.

 

 

Dana J. Fryer, MS, LDN, RDN, CNSC

President-Elect

I'm looking forward to continuing to serve on the MAND board of directors in my new role as President-Elect. My goals for this role include increasing recognition of dietitians as nutrition experts and healthcare leaders in our state and beyond, promoting member participation in public policy advocacy and creating a welcoming community of all types of dietitians and students. 

 

 

 

Sarah Andrus, MS, RD, LDN

Immediate Past President

I am honored to serve as Immediate Past-President. Massachusetts is home to many inspiring RDs and I look forward to how we come together again this year to continue our advocacy and educational efforts.

Victoria Fabbo, MPH, RDN, LDN

Secretary

I am excited and honored to serve as Secretary this year. I am a trained chef/ baker who enjoys educating others on nutritious meals to suit their needs. I hope to continue to educate others that food can taste fabulous and be nutritious. I hope to continue to educate the public on different cuisines in a fun and meaningful way.

 

 

Diane Herzog MS, RD-AP, LDN, CNSC 

Secretary-Elect

Diane is a Nutrition Support Dietitian with Option Care Health. Prior to her role with Option Care, she worked in several other areas of the field including acute care, management, and campus wellness. Diane is excited to join the Board of Directors as the secretary-elect, and is looking forward to supporting MAND initiatives. 

 

 

Siva Panchamoorthy MS RD LDN

Treasurer

Hello, I'm Siva Panchamoorthy and I’m honored to serve as the Treasurer for the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. With a deep commitment to financial stewardship and a passion for advancing nutrition science, I will help ensure our resources are managed wisely to support the Academy’s mission. I bring both analytical skills and a collaborative spirit to this role, and I’m proud to be part of an organization that empowers Dietetic professionals and promotes evidence-based practice in Dietetics across our state.

 

 

Jay Patruno MS, RDN, LDN, CPT, CNC

Delegate

I look forward to serving as Delegate to the Academy and bridging Massachusetts with the Academy's ongoing efforts to strengthen our profession. In my current role I manage a team of dietitians across multiple sites of inpatient care in Western Massachusetts. I have a diverse and atypical professional background as a dietitian, which I believe will lend to me being successful in my new role with MAND.

 

 

Yuchen He, MS, RD, LDN

Director-Elect of Education

As an incoming Director-elect of Education at MAND, I am excited to learn from the current Director of Education ways to support professional development and continue education. I hope to leverage my professional network to contribute meaningfully to year-round education programming for members.

 

 

Anna Casaceli RD, LDN

Director of Member Communications/Public Relations

Anna is the Director of Member Communications and Public Relations. In her full-time role, she works as a Clinical Nutrition Manager at UMass-Milford Regional Medical Center, where she leads a team of dietitians and supports hospital-wide nutrition initiatives. Outside of work, she enjoys sewing, cooking, and exploring New England with her family. She’s excited to bring her creativity and experience to the team to help keep members connected and inspired.

 

 

 

Jillian Allen, MS RD

Director-Elect of Member Communications/Public Relations

I have been involved with the MAND board for several years and am proud to be serving as the Director Elect of Member Communications! I am excited to play an important role in communicating and informing MAND members of the astounding work, upcoming events, and opportunities within the dietetics community. 

 

 

Jingxuan “Jessie” Piao, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES

Director of Technology 

Jessie is excited to serve as the Director of Technology for MAND this year. She currently works as an outpatient dietitian and diabetes educator in the Endocrinology & Diabetes Division at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She is passionate about using technology to strengthen collaboration and professional growth within the RD community. Outside of work, Jessie enjoys running, traveling and trying out new Boston restaurants.  

 

 

Sydney Glenn, RDN, LDN

Director-Elect of Technology

Excited to dive into all things MAND—learning more about my future role as Director of Technology and staying up to date with the latest in the RD world! I’m looking forward to growing as a leader, driving meaningful change, and building connections. Grateful for the opportunity to grow my RD community alongside such passionate, dedicated, and supportive members of our Board of Directors.

 

 

Kim Sabada, MD, RD, LDN, CDCES

Outgoing Director of Technology

As the outgoing director of technology I will work to keep the website up to date and informative in order to best support the MAND community. I look forward to working with the board of directors this year and supporting all my fellow RDs!

 

 

Camille Finn, MS, RD, LDN

Director State Policy Representative

As the State Policy Representative, my goal is to help advance nutrition and dietetic-related policies in the Massachusetts legislature to best support our profession and organizational goals. I hope to have a progressive impact as a voice for dietitians by emphasizing the importance of passing legislation related to food, nutrition, and dietetics.

 

 

Lily Lichtenstein-Swain, MS, RD

Director Socials for Success

Lily is a clinical dietitian at Tufts Medical Center. Outside of nutrition, she is passionate about being active doing any and all outdoor activities. She is excited to bring her energy and ideas to the socials for success team, particularly combining her love of food and fun activities to bring nutrition professionals together.

 

 

Nicole Zapherson, RD, LDN

Director-Elect Socials for Success

Nicole is the Health and Wellness Manager RD for Brandeis University. She is a huge foodie and loves attending tasting and farm-to-table dinners with friends & family. She also enjoys staying active, whether it be indoors or outdoors. She’s excited to combine her passion for food and creating memorable moments with other nutrition professionals.

 

 

Sarita Sharma

Director State Professional Recruitment Coordinator (SPRC) and Diversity Liaison

I am Clinical Nutrition Manager specializing in clinical management, and medical nutrition therapy; Passionate about empowering individuals through education and support with a strong commitment to patient service and a dedicated work ethic; Leads teams by fostering open communication, encouraging growth, and maintaining a positive attitude; Being a member allows me to collaborate with experts, contribute to community health initiatives, and advocate for the profession, aligning perfectly with my passion for empowering individuals through education and support.

 

 

 

Abigail Gentes MPH, RDN

Director-Elect State Professional Recruitment Coordinator (SPRC) and Diversity Liaison

 

 

Angela DiTucci, RDN, LDN, FAND

Nominating Committee Chair

As a member of the Nominating Committee, I embrace the opportunity in identifying visionary, dedicated and diverse members to utilize their skills and experience for MAND. Involvement of members to represent those new to the profession and seasoned professionals to elevate and promote our members. I look forward to encouraging and assisting members in furthering our profession.

 

 

Emily Lounsbury-DeLorie, RDN, LDN

Nominating Committee Chair-Elect 

Emily is a Corporate Dietitian that oversees multiple SNF/Rehab facilities across Massachusetts. As a Nominating Committee Board Member she is excited to learn from the Nominating Committee Team and assist as much as possible to promote the incredible benefits that MAND provides to MA Dietitians. She hopes to help find strong MA RDs to run for MAND elected positions and represent our nutrition community.

 

 

Alissa Moynagh MS RD LDN CNSC

Nominating Committee Member

Alissa works as a private practice dietitian with the privilege of working with both adults and children across several states. She comes from a background as an inpatient dietitian in a Boston area hospital and has always had a passion for building relationships with her patients, their families, and her colleagues. As a proud Massachusetts native, she is excited to serve as a Board Member for MAND and continue to build relationships with the many talented and driven dietitians we have in our state.

 

 

Catherine Page, MEd, RD, LDN

Public Health Liaison

I am excited to be a part of MAND because I feel that  this is an organization that is not only making a difference for nutrition professionals in Massachusetts, but for the profession as a whole. I am incredibly inspired by the leaders in this group and how they work tirelessly to enhance aspects of our working conditions, support the health of our local communities, and also increase our ability to positively impact the healthcare system. I am excited to work alongside these leaders, to learn from them, and to make meaningful change together!

 

 

 

Vanika Jethwa, RD, LDN

Public Policy Coordinator

I am excited to serve as the Public Policy Elect this year and become more involved in policy efforts. I was drawn to this position through past advocacy work in school nutrition but I am excited to utilize these skills in all areas of nutrition and work on all of the Academy's public policy priorities. 

 

 

 

Divya Aggarwal, MD, RD, LDN

Director Nutrition Services Payment Specialist

I am excited to be a part of MAND because I feel that  this is an organization that is not only making a difference for nutrition professionals in Massachusetts, but for the profession as a whole. I am incredibly inspired by the leaders in this group and how they work tirelessly to enhance aspects of our working conditions, support the health of our local communities, and also increase our ability to positively impact the healthcare system. I am excited to work alongside these leaders, to learn from them, and to make meaningful change together!

 

 

Allegra Egizi, MS RD LDN

Director-Elect Nutrition Services Payment Specialist

I’m excited to be involved in MAND as the NSPS-elect! In this role, I will assist in the ongoing advocacy work to expand nutrition coverage and payment parity for dietitians. I currently own an insurance-based private practice which has required me to stay up-to-date with reimbursement issues and policies, especially regarding telehealth coverage. It has similarly allowed me to be directly connected to other local private practice owners, whose businesses are likewise impacted by nutrition coverage policies. My eagerness to be involved in this area of dietetics, as well as my direct involvement in the private practice space makes me a strong fit for this position!

 

 

Christine Weithman, MBA, RD, LDN 

Consumer Protection Coordinator

I’m recently retired and thrilled to support the Board and MAND in this position. I’ve been serving on the Public Policy Committee for the past year. As the CPC, I’ll attend the quarterly Massachusetts Licensure Board meetings and report back to our members and the board on important issues, as they arise. 

 

 

 

Nadine Tassabehji, PhD, RDN, LDN

MDEF President

Nadine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Care at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and holds a secondary appointment in the Division of Nutrition Interventions, Communication, and Behavior Change at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Her academic and professional expertise lies in the intersection of nutrition and oral health. At Tufts, she teaches a comprehensive nutrition curriculum to both predoctoral and postgraduate dental students. Dr. Tassabehji is also a preceptor for dietetic interns from the Frances Stern Nutrition Center at Tufts Medical Center. 

 

 

Caleigh Collamer RD, LDN

Email Liaison 

I am beyond thrilled to join this board of talented and intelligent dietitians as the email liaison. Communication is a huge part of being a dietitian and as I practice this in my day job with patients, I am excited to use this skill to keep our members informed on all the amazing things MAND is doing and offering in the community!

 

 

 

Meet our MAND Staff Members:

 

Maureen Kelly Gonsalves, MEd, RD

MAND Director of Operations

 

 

Sarah Conca, MPA, RDN, LDN

MAND Director of Public Policy