Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Empowering MAND members, through advocacy and education, to serve their communities as nutrition experts.
The Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Registered Dietitians of the MAND shape the food and nutrition choices of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its over 1,600 members are committed to promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being.
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Day on the Hill
Dietitians and nutrition professionals from across Massachusetts gathered at the State House to advocate for the role of nutrition in healthcare and community well-being, as well as for policies that advance nutrition, public health, and access to care.
Mark your calendars for March 22, 2027!
Strategic Plan
The Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has recently updated the Strategic Plan for 2026-2030. Click Here to view!
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Your MAND President Team
Dana Fryer
President
Dana J. Fryer, MS, RDN holds a master’s degree in nutrition from Boston University and completed her clinical training at Boston Medical Center. She specializes in weight management, oncology, and chronic disease prevention and management. In
addition to her clinical practice, teaches at Curry College and hosts the Dietetics with Dana podcast.
Kim Sabada
President Elect
Kim is a registered dietitian with a masters degree in nutrition from Boston University. She is lead outpatient dietitian at Mass General Newton-Wellesley Hospital where she is also the Program Coordinator for the American Diabetes Association. She owns her own private practice, Revive Nutrition. She joined the MAND board in 2022 as the Director of Technology and joined the Executive committee in 2026.
Rob Dunn
Past President
Rob Dunn is a registered dietitian and certified nutrition support clinician who serves as Clinical Nutrition
Manager for the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. Rob serves on several national and international
committees focused on disease-related malnutrition and sarcopenia. Rob
served as the Director of Education for MAND before joining the Executive Committee in 2024.