Professional Development Committee

Are you interested in working with WWA to plan our continuing education events?

Do you enjoy helping colleagues further their knowledge in WIC and nutrition?

The Professional Development Committee may be the right place for you!

2024 Professional Development Chair: Kristina Ingrouille

If you are interested in joining the Professional Development Committee or you would like to nominate someone to join our team, contact our chair.

Description

The Professional Development Committee is responsible for providing training opportunities to nutrition professionals to ensure a competent workforce in WIC.  This committee ensures and advocate for CDR continuing education credits at WWA events, and other statewide WIC events.  It provides qualified speakers and represents the mission of WWA during the planning State conferences.  The committee will also provide a session to meet the ethics component mandated by ACEND.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare a report to inform the Associate of activities at the Annual Conference Business Meeting.
2. Schedule and lead meetings and conference calls as needed.
3. Chair will plan the work of the Committee or Task Force, including any fundraising opportunities at events.
4. Request guidance or policy direction from the Board as needed.
5. At the direction of the Board, report to the Board as needed.
6. Convey concerns and recommendations, as necessary, to the Board.

2024 Goals

1. Provide sessions and secure qualified presenters who meet Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic (AND) standards for continuing education.
2. Provide CEU opportunities and secure qualified presenters annually.
3. Provide a session to meet the ACEND ethical CEU component.

We are currently accepting new committee members to join our Team!