2024-2025 Board of Directors
The OKAND Board of Directors serve from June 1 to May 31.
OKAND Leadership
Our Board members are the foundation of our Oklahoma chapter. They plan our events, including the annual Spring Convention, webinars, and National Nutrition Month celebrations. They are committed to serving the Oklahoma community and each position volunteers their time and talent.
Krystal Dunham, MS, RDN, LD
President
Katie Raymond, MS, RDN
President-Elect
Catherine Palmer, MS, RD, LD
Past President
Lauren Amaya, PhD, RD, LD, CDE
Treasurer
Crystal Gilmore, RD/LD
Treasurer-Elect
Kerri Whitley MS, RD, LD, CCRP EP-C
Secretary
Ashton Greer, MS, RD, LD
Secretary-Elect
Jennifer Postlethwaite, MS, LD, CLC
Member Services Co-Chair
Amanda Bower, MS, RD, LD
Member Services Co-Chair
Kelley Sky-Eagle, MS RD LD CDCES
Member Services Chair-Elect
Caroline Medlin, RD
Public Relations Chair
Lisa Ballard, RD
Public Relations Chair-Elect
Haley Hall, MS, RD, LD
Public Policy Coordinator
Shirley Evans, PhD, MPH, MA, RD, LD, PA
Public Policy Coordinator Jr
Amanda Ford, MS, RDN, LD
State Policy Representative
Melissa Heuer, MA, RD, LD
Delegate
Diana Rice, RDN, LD
Nutrition Services Payment Specialist
Vacant
State Regulatory Specialist
Megan Krampe, MS, RD/LD
Consumer Protection Coordinator
Tiffany Grant, MA, RDN/LD
CEU Chair & Fundraising Chair
Lauren Oakley, MS, RDN, LD
Social Media Chair
Vacant
North Central Region Representative
Abigael Westhoff, RD
Eastern Region Representative
Kadee Holmes, MS, RD/LD
Oklahoma City Region Representative
Vacant
Nutrition Manual Editor
Katherine Brown, MS RD CDE
2025 Spring Convention Chair
Tina Evans
Executive Director
OKAND Committees
Functions
- reviewing the OKAND bylaws every other year
- preparing bylaw amendments as directed by the Board of Directors
- overseeing the process of approval
- interpreting the Bylaws
- review and approve Student Association Bylaws, District Bylaws and Dietetic Practice Group governing documents, as needed
Functions
- preparing and presenting a budget corresponding to the fiscal year to the Board of Directors for approval
- overseeing the financial affairs of the Affiliate
- making recommendations for investment of funds, special projects, and review of fiscal policies of the Affiliate.
Functions
- Providing continuing education for members
- Providing a quarterly newsletter to membership
- Express gratitude toward members through professional and student awards
- Providing scholarships to deserving students
- Promoting membership
Functions
- preparing the slate of officers and submitting a report signed by the members of the Nominating Committee to the Board of Directors for approval. After approval the report is given to the Secretary-Elect for use as the official ballot.
Functions
- Assist in developing legislative and public policy positions for the Affiliate
- Interpret legislative issues to the membership
- Advise the Board of Directors in regard to legislative and public policy issues
- Plan and coordinate state and national legislative activities of the Affiliate at the direction of the Board.
- Encourage each district to get involved in the legislative activity.
Functions
- Assist in developing publicity for Registered Dietitians and for the Affiliate
- Oversight of Affiliate media outlets and state media representatives
- Affiliate participation in National Nutrition Month and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day.
- Assist in volunteerism among members
Get Involved with your professison
All leadership and committee members are member volunteers.
Learn more about the benefits or Email the Executive Director with any questions.
