Distinguished Dietitian

Suzanne Silverstein, MA, RD
From the Richmond District and currently employed as a Training and Development Team Leader with the Virginia Department of Health in Richmond, Suzi is the 48th recipient of VDA's most prestigious award. She received her BS degree in Dietetics from Michigan State University, her MA in Human Resource Management at George Washington University and her Supervised Practice Experience at Medical College of Virginia. Prior to her current position in which she is responsible for directing the Virginia Department of Health Dietetic Internship, Suzi was employed at New Wellness, Hanover Health Care, St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond Community Hospital and Carmine Foods, all located in Richmond. Suzi has served the Association in many capacities including RDA President and ADA Council on Practice member. She is currently the Area VI Chairperson for the Dietetic Educators Practice Group of the ADA.

Recognized Young Dietitians of the Year

Heather Cox, RD
From Southwest District, Heather is employed as a corporate RD with Kroger Mid-Atlantic, Adjunct Professor at Virginia Tech and Hospice Dietitian in Roanoke. She is a graduate of Virginia Tech and completed the Aramark AP4 Dietetic Internship in Philadelphia. Heather is currently completing the requirements to become a Certified Diabetes Educator. She was the Media Committee Chair for the 2002 Annual Meeting and serves as the Nominating Committee Chair for SVDA. She is committed to developing the youth in our profession by also serving as a preceptor for dietetic interns from Virginia Tech, Radford and the University of Delaware.

Lise Gloede, RD
From Northern District, Lise is the Therapeutic Outpatient Dietitian at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington. She dispenses MNT to all generations from pediatrics through geriatrics and is responsible for the Center's ADA-recognized Diabetes Self Management Education Program. Lise was educated at James Madison University, completed an internship at Massachusetts General in Boston and is currently pursuing a CDE credential. She is a tenacious Vintage Virginia sales representative and a contributing writer for the NDVDA newsletter. Lise is a preceptor for Virginia Tech interns and volunteers with the Arlington County Free Clinic.

Carol Jones, RD
From the Blue Ridge District, Carol is the Clinical and Renal Dietitian at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville, Consultant Dietitian for the Greenstone Residence in Waynesboro and owner of a small catering and cake decorating business. She completed her BS degree and internship at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC and is currently pursuing a Masters degree at James Madison. Carol is the Vintage Virginia Marketing Chair for her district and serves as the ADAF Representative and "creative spark" to the Board of Directors. She is a member of the Virginia Council on Renal Nutrition and the National Kidney Foundation.

Emerging Dietetic Leader of the Year

Carol King, RD
From Southwest District, Carol is the Foodservice Manager and Nutritionist at Total Action Against Poverty Head Start in Roanoke. She manages the operation of the central kitchen which satellites food to 17 Child Development centers in the area. Her kitchen is a training site for local foodservice students and dietetic interns from Virginia Tech, Radford and the Virginia Department of Health for whom Carol serves as a preceptor. She has volunteered her time and expertise in many capacities with the SVDA including current Newsletter Editor, Past President and Chairman of the Nominating Committee.

Outstanding Educator Award

Patricia Brevard, PhD, RD, FADA
From the Blue Ridge District, Dr. Brevard is a professor of Nutrition at James Madison University and the immediate Past President of the Virginia Dietetic Association. This award was bestowed by the Area VI Dietetic Educators of Practitioners DPG and honors an educator in a didactic program that exemplifies excellence in teaching. This award recognizes the efforts and expertise of the educator in preparing students for roles in nutrition and dietetics, as well as the contribution made in fostering the profession and serving as a role model for future professionals.

2002 Scholarship Recipients

Audrey Burt, RD - Carolyn Reiver Entrepreneurial Award

Cynthia Cadieux, MS, RD - Elizabeth Murphy Professional Dev. Award

April Crossman - VDA Graduate Scholarship

Jackie Darling, RD - VDA Professional Development Award

Ilyse Simon, RD - Joan Dobek Harrell Award

Jessica Smoot - Margaret McDonald Scholarship

Barbara Sykes - VDA Dietetic Technician Scholarship

Terri Verhulst - VDA Dietetic Technician Scholarship

50 Year ADA Members

Minnie M. Branch

Margaret C. Dean

Diana L. Deputy

Arnetta B. Ramos