Illinois Academy Delegates Corner

The House of Delegates (HOD) serves as a voice of Academy members and identifies and develops solutions to some of the challenges facing the profession (critical issues). 

You have a voice in the Academy. Delegates are a key connection to the Academy's constituency. The House of Delegates supports and encourages proactive communication and continually seeks member input on issues affecting the profession. The work of the association relies on the contributions of members like you. Volunteer leaders are the mainstay of the organization.

There are 4 Action Alerts right now. Please take 5 minutes to complete if you have not already:
  1. Protect Medicare Patients Access to MNT
  2. Urge Congress to Avoid the Impact of a Federal Shutdown, Extend Critical Waivers and Protect Nutrition Programs.
  3. Support Nutrition Research and Protect Public Health
  4. Tell Congress to oppose changes to SNAP and School Lunch Programs

Meet Our Delegates

For questions or concerns contact our Delegates at [email protected]

South Delegate

Connie Cranford, MS, RD, LDN

 

North Delegate

Val Chudzinski, MA, RD, LDN, CNSC 

Updated February 2025