Advocacy

Oklahoma legislation plays an important role in nutrition and change toward a healthier Oklahoma. Our legislators make key decisions that have the potential to change our community for the better. By contacting your legislators, you too can make a difference and help Oklahomans become more mindful of our collective health.

OKAND Public Policy Committee Members

Haley Hall, MS RD LD

Haley Billings, MS, RD, LD

Public Policy Coordinator

Shirley Evans, PhD, MPH, MA, RD, LD, PA

Shirley Evans, PhD, MPH, MA, RD, LD, PA

Public Policy Coordinator Jr.

Amanda Ford, MS, RDN, LD

Amanda Ford, MS, RDN, LD

State Policy Representative

Melissa Heuer, MA, RD, LD

Melissa Heuer, MA, RD, LD

Delegate

Vacant

State Regulatory Specialist

Diana Rice, RDN, LD

Diana Rice

Nutrition Services Payment Specialist

Megan Krampe MS, RD/LD

Megan Krampe, MS, RD/LD

Consumer Protection Coordinator

 

If you have questions or thoughts for the OKAND Public Policy Committee, please send an email to
pu***********@ea**************.org and a member will be in touch if a response is necessary.

What is the Compact?

The Council of State Governments (CSG) is partnering with the Department of Defense (DoD) and The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) to support the mobility of licensed dietitians through the development of a new interstate compact. This additional licensing pathway will facilitate multistate practice among member states and reduce the barriers to license portability.

 

Where Can You Learn More?

The Council of State Governments has a website that includes updates, F&Qs, a Fact Sheet, and more.  Also, this 40-minute YouTube video provides an overview and helpful information.

Seeking Feedback on the Compact

The OKAND Leadership is seeking comments, feedback, and questions regarding the interstate compact. If you want to share your thoughts, please complete this form.

Take Action Today

Raise Awareness of Key Policy Issues

Action Alerts are available to both Academy members and the public to help raise awareness and add legitimacy to a particular priority issue. In just one minute, you can voice your support for specific bills or topics, share views with your elected officials and advocate for strong nutrition policy.

Other Resources

On the Academy website, there are a variety of resources, as well as information about the Grassroots Manager, which helps members contact their legislators.

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Who are your federal and state legislators?

Visit the OK Legislature website, enter your information, and you will find contact information for all of your federal and state legislators.

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