Board Members

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President
Joan Stollberger, RD, CDE
Joan Stollberger is a registered dietitian (RD), holding a B.A. degree in Nutrition from CUNY at Queens College, Flushing, NY and an M.S. degree in Nutritional Science from Long Island University,C.W. Post College. She has 10 years experience in geriatric nutrition and 10 years experience in acute care working as a dietitian in St. John's Episcopal Hospital - now St. Catherine of Sienna - in Smithtown. She is Board Certified in Diabetes Education since 1992 and currently provides private individual therapy in two locations, Smithtown and Commack. She is also expanding into corporate and community wellness programs. Other specialties include heart disease and childhood obesity prevention and celiac disease. Please visit www.nutritionwisdom.net for more information.

Immediate Past President
Eileen Kane-Gemmell, RD, CDN, MPA
I have been a registered dietitian since 1976. I graduated from SUNY at Oneonta, and was fortunate enough to obtain an internship at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center (now Columbia Presbyterian Weill Center) in New York City. As soon as I finished my internship, I became involved in the Long Island Dietetic Association, which has been a wonderful networking experience, and I have made many friends over the years. I have had several positions on the board before becoming president.

I have worked in many different aspects of dietetics, acute hospital, developmental disabilities, consulting, child care council, and long term care, sub acute rehabilitation and visiting nurses. I obtained an MPA in health care administration and gerontology 30 years after my original college graduation.Parents usually see their children graduate from college, it was a different experience having your children at your own graduation. I am also a member of Pi Alpha Alpha, an honorary fraternity for public administrators. I have been married to Jim Gemmell for 37 years and have 3 children, Ryan, Lana and Jane. It is an honor and a privilege to represent you as president of the LIDA.

Treasurer
Pat Leistman, MS, RD, CDN
Pat Leistman, MS, RD, CDN is an undergraduate alumni from Queens College, and a graduate alumni from New York University. She has practiced as a pediatric dietitian, a consulted for a weight management program, been a student advisor, and instructor and consulted for the state early intervention program. For the last 15 years, she has been active on boards for the local and state Dietetic Association.

Recording Secretary
Charlene Quinn, DTR
My name is Charlene Quinn and I am the Recording Secretary for the LIDA. I graduated from the Suffolk County Community College Dietetic Technician Program in 2009 and currently hold two part time jobs. One as a nutritionist at a local gym, the other as a Professional Assistant for the Dietetic Technician Program at Suffolk County Community College. Before embarking on my education and career in nutrition, I earned my Bachelors Degree from Hofstra University, worked in sales and client education in the technology field, and spent 18 years as a stay-at-home mom raising my two boys.

Corresponding Secretary
Kristen Donnelly
Bio coming soon

Parlimentarian
Susan Braverman, MS, RD, CDN, FADA
Bio coming soon

Website Chair
Jacqueline S. Gutierrez, MS, MSEd, RD, CDN
Jacqueline has been a member of LIDA for several years and this is her first year serving on the LIDA board. She received her Master's degree in Medical Biology and Nutrition Science from LIU/CW Post and a MSEd in Secondary Education from Queens College. She currently teaches culinary and nutrition classes for the Art Institute Online and Axia College of the University of Phoenix, writes articles, and has a small nutrition business Red Apple Concepts. She is the webmaster of her own websites and is happy to help the LIDA with their website.

Website Co-Chair
Margaret Stevenson, MA, RD, CDN, CLC
I have been a member of LIDA since 1975. I have a BS from the Univ. of Maryland and a MA in Nutrition feom New York University, I retired last year from Public Health Solutions in NYC where I was a Sr. Nutritionist with the WIC program (I joined the program when it was originally funded in 1978). My interest has always been Maternal, Child Health and especially in the advocacy and promotion of breastfeeding. Since I retired I have been involved with election campaigns - in my congressional district, and in local races..

Bylaws and Handbook Chair
Annemarie Ng, MS, RD, CDE, CDN
My name is Annemarie Ng and I am currently serving my second term as the Bylaws and Handbook Chair. This is my second position on the Board of Directors. I previously served at the Nominating Chair. I received my bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science from Drexel University in Philadelphia. I went on to complete the dietetic internship at Stony Brook University Hospital and also received my Masters degree from Stony Brook University. After completing my masters and internship, I worked as a clinical dietitian at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. From here, I was hired as the coordinator for the dietetic internship program for the North Shore-LIJ Health System. Currently, I am the owner of, Nutrition First, Inc., a private nutrition counseling practice in Setauket. I specialize in Diabetes management and successfully completed the examination to become a certified diabetes educator. On a personal note, I am the Mother to 3 year-old twins and a 3-month old baby boy. I have really enjoyed my time working with LIDA and I am looking forward to another great year!

Membership Chair
Gloria Rowehl, RD, CDN, CNSC
Bio coming soon

Council on Professional Issues Chair/National Nutrition Month
Kathy Isoldi, PhD, RD
Bio coming soon

PICC Co Chair
Joy Licata, RD, MS, CDE
Bio coming soon

Executive Secretary/Speakers Bureau
Iman Marghoob, MS, RD
Bio coming soon

Legislation Chair/Public Policy Coordinator

Marie Keogh, RD, CDN
Marie Keogh, RD, CDN, works as a clinical dietitian at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. This is her fifth year as a board member of the LIDA. She served as a student representative for two years, public relations chair for one year and is currently the public policy coordinator. Marie also recently volunteered as the New York State Let’s Move! Coordinator (Michelle Obama’s health initiative). She is currently attending CUNY Hunter to earn her master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition. In the future, Marie hopes to earn a PhD in public health, and focus her career on food policy and food politics.

Reimbursement Chair
Maryann Gallucci, MS, RD, CDN
Bio coming soon

Reimbursement Co-chair
Rosemary Sepe-Viets
Rosemary is currently the President/Owner Weigh of Life LLC – Nutrition Counseling Lynbrook, NY, a private practice helping to meet the nutritional health and wellness needs of the community. She also has many years past experience in geriatric nutrition as a Chief Clinical Dietitian,Consultant Dietitian and Food Service Director. Rosemary received her Masters of Science from Long Island University CW Post College in Medical Biology with a specialization in Nutritional Science, and her Bachelor of Arts from CUNY Queens College Food and Nutrition

Public Relations
Michelle Serpas
This year I happy to serve as Public Relations Chair for the LIDA. In the past, I have served for the LIDA as Student Represanative and Community Relations Liasion. I received my bacchelors of science in Nutrition from C.W. Post- Long Island University in 2009 and recently completed my dietetic internship with C.W. Post in 2010. I am currently employed by Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation as a Clinical Dietitian. I look forward to serve as the liasion between the nutrition field and members of our community and I plan to work hard to have RD's and DTR's be recognized as the Food and Nutition Experts of Long Island.

Andrea Termotto, RD, CDN
Andrea Termotto, RD, CDN received her Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition from C.W. Post in 2010 and recently completed the dietetic internship through C.W. Post in 2011. She is currently on her way to receiving a Master's Degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. As a student member of LIDA for the past few years and a newly credentialed RD, she comes to this position with fervor and enthusiasm. During her time as an undergraduate student at C.W. Post, she served as Public Relations Chair for the Nutrition Club and is looking forward to carrying over that experience to LIDA. Andrea loves being creative and is currently involved in developing educational materials for RD411.com. She hopes to eventually earn her CSSD and help clientele improve their athletic abilities through nutrition.

Career Guidance
Gwen Bruszewski, RD,CDE, CDN
I graduated from the C.W Post Dietetic Internship in May 1998. I was a Registered Dietitian at Ozanum Nursing Home in Bay Side from June 1998 till December 1999. In January 2000, I began working as a Registered Dietitian at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson. I have been the Clinical Nutrition Manager at St. Charles Hospital since August 2005. I attained my CDE in May 2008.

 

Co-chair for Career Guidance
Lauren Weisman, DTR
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Lauren Weisman, Co-chair for Career Guidance for the Long Island Dietetic Association. I was a Speech Therapist, working with autistic and mentally challenged adults, before giving up my career to raise my son. When deciding to re-enter the work force I chose to pursue my interest in nutrition, feeling passionate about the impact that it has on everyone’s current and future health conditions. In addition to my Masters Degree in Speech and Hearing, in 2009 I earned my Associate Degree from the Dietetic Technician Program of Suffolk County Community College. As a Dietetic Technician Registered, I currently work part-time as a Diet Technician for Huntington Hospital as well as serving as the Nutrition Counselor at Suffolk Y Community Jewish Center.

Scholarship Chair
Lynne Chimon, RD, CDE
Lynne Chimon, MS, RD, CDE, CDN specializes in diabetes nutrition education providing both individual and group diabetes education. She is the director of the Winthrop University Hospital Diabetes Education Center and its ADA recognized diabetes self management program. Ms. Chimon has lectured both locally and nationally and is the LIDA Scholarship chair. In 2006, she was awarded the LIDA Excellence in Clinical Nutrition award.

Scholarship Co-Chair
Dorothy Petito, MPH, RD, CDN
Bio coming soon

Nominating Chair
Kathleen Lewis, DTR
Bio coming soon

Nominating Co-Chair
Daisy Ruiz, DTR
Bio coming soon

NYSDA Delegate for LIDA/GNYDA
Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN
Bio coming soon

 

Newsbrief Editor
Barbie Broschart Cervoni, MS, RD, CDE, CDN graduated from New York University with a Master’s in Science and a specialization in Nutrition and Food Studies in 2008. She currently practices as an outpatient dietitian at The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center in Long Island, New York in the division of pediatric endocrinology. She counsels and educates children of all ages and their families about the concepts of healthy eating for management of obesity, diabetes, and other endocrine based disorders. She is co-founder of  Credible Nutrition, a private practice with the mission to create balance in the lives of children, families and adults. Barbie spent two years as a copy editor and contributing writer to a nutrition lifestyle website dedicated to educating readers on the most up-to-date nutrition, fashion, and beauty information and continues to freelance. She is looking forward to serve as LIDA’s news brief editor.

Social Media Coordinator
Shauna Del Prete, RD, CDN received a degree in Psychology from the University of Miami as well as a degree in Nutrition at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University. She has practiced as a bariatric dietitian and consulted for a weight management program. Currently she works as the Retail Dietitian for the Thompson Family ShopRite in Uniondale. This is her first year serving on the LIDA board as the Social Media Coordinator.
Email: sdelprete.rd@gmail.com I plan to post LIDA events, interesting nutrition news, articles, recipes, webinars, and local health related events. If any RDs or DTRs want to send me information to post, have them email me. Let me know if you have any questions.

 

 

 

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