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Your Best Self, Your Best Work: Harnessing Authenticity in Dietetics

What are some career development strategies that can help me be my best self as a dietitian?

Presenter(s): Toni Toledo, RD, MPH; Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RD, LD, FAND; Jess Swift Harrell, MSc, RDN, IFNCP

Moderator: Tony Castillo, MS, RD, LDN

Date: 11 March 2026

Time: Noon-1:30 PM ET

Location: Live webinar

Continuing Education Credits: Dietitian 1.5 CPEU

Summary

Join us, in collaboration with Dietitian Connection, for an engaging live webinar designed to help dietitians build confidence and show up in the workplace as their most authentic selves. You’ll hear from seasoned professionals across a wide variety of specialties who will share practical strategies, real-world perspectives, and insights to help you thrive in your career. The event will conclude with an inspirational panel discussion highlighting the unique experiences of dietitians. Panelists will share real-world insights and reflections on navigating uncertainty, staying grounded through career transitions, and building confidence over time. We will also cover practical career development strategies, including opportunities for specialization, advanced training, and leadership, with time for live audience Q&A.

Note: This program is supported by an educational grant by Abbott.

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Presenter Bio(s):

Toni Toledo, RD, MPH

Registered Dietitian 
Adjunct Professor 
San José State University 
San José, CA, USA

Toni Toledo RD, MPH, is a California-based dietitian with 35 years of experience in health promotion, behavior change, and nutrition counseling. She is an adjunct instructor at San José State University, a curriculum consultant for Innovate Health Solutions, and runs a private practice focused on helping clients make sustainable lifestyle changes. Toni has held roles at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Stanford University in program development, curriculum design, and research. She earned her MPH from the University of Minnesota, receiving both the Ruth Stief Leadership Award and the School of Public Health Alumni Innovator Award. Toni is also a peer reviewer for ACEND and cohosts the award-winning podcast PATH: Positive Approaches To Health.

Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RD, LD, FAND

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist 
Marietta, GA, USA

Sherry Coleman Collins MS, RD, LD, FAND, is a Marietta, GA–based registered dietitian nutritionist with more than 15 years of experience in food allergies, pediatric nutrition, school foodservice, and nutrition communications. She is a respected nutrition educator, speaker, and writer who frequently serves as an expert resource to the media. Sherry spearheaded the development of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Certificate of Training in Food Allergies and authored the Academy’s Practice Paper on the role of the RDN in food allergy diagnosis and management. She has also completed the FARE Pediatric Food Allergy Certificate of Training and is a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.

Jess Swift Harrell, MSc, RDN, IFNCP

Registered Dietitian
Instructor 
Howard University 
Washington, DC, USA

Known as “Chef Jess,” Jess Swift Harrell is a classically trained chef, registered dietitian, author, and founder of a corporate wellness firm. She holds culinary training from Johnson & Wales University, a BS in Dietetics from Michigan State University, and an MSc in Nutritional Sciences from Howard University. Jess has partnered with leading brands including Kaiser Permanente, Nutricia, Ocean Spray, and Kraft to develop impactful nutrition strategies. Her work spans corporate wellness, government nutrition programs, and sustainable health initiatives, earning her recognition as a Unilever Agent of Change. A frequent media guest, she has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, the Food Network, and more. She also teaches at Howard University.

Tony Castillo, MS, RD, LDN

Registered Dietitian 
Founder: Nutrition and Performance 
Stuart, FL, USA

Tony Castillo’s journey began as an overweight middle schooler, leading him to explore nutrition after experiencing unsustainable weight loss through dieting. His fluctuating weight in college inspired him to understand how nutrition affects the human body. Today, Tony is passionate about teaching others how healthy lifestyle modifications can optimize performance in all areas of life. With experience at the University of Florida and the Toronto Blue Jays, he focuses on helping clients become elite performers, whether in sports or business. Tony graduated from Florida International University with a BS in Biology, BA in Chemistry, and an MS in Nutrition and Dietetics.

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CPEU All Life Stages Professional Development