KSAND Mini-Conferences

In an effort to provide KSAND members with education and networking throughout the year, KSAND provides multiple in-person and/or virtual events to its members.

A ‘typical’ mini conference includes networking and education, and at this time is expected to be hybrid to allow for more inclusivity. Additionally, it is expected that a mini conference will provide between four and seven CPEUs (KDADS and CDR).

Note: The majority of the Conference will be recorded to allow for post-Conference preview.

Conference Student Scholarship Eligibility

  • Commitment: Three hours of volunteer time to assist with a KSAND Conference
  • Scholarship: Free attendance to the Conference

Due: Prior to each Conference, typically in April and Sept of each term

$300 Speaker Honorarium

Free Mini-Conference Registration

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Mini-Conference Information

Conference Testimonial

Nourishing Healthy Communities from Home to School to Healthcare

CPEUs: Four (4), CDR, CBDM, KDADS

Overview: The conference brought together experts in nutrition and agriculture to address malnutrition, diabetes care, food allergies, and sustainable food systems. Sessions featured Megan Katt, MPH, RDN, LD on malnutrition, Deborah Hinnen, APRN, CDCES, BC-ADM, FAAN, FADCES on GLP/GIP therapies, and Lisa Cooperman, MS, RDN on food allergy management. A Farm 2 Plate panel, moderated by Kirsten Angell, RD, LD, CDCES, included producers from Hat Creek Butchery and 4B Farm, LLC, who shared insights on local food, sustainability, and community nutrition.

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Intersection of Community, Clinical, and Public Health Nutrition

Note: CDR CPEUS not approved, but KDADS is available.

KSAND + WKDA Mini Conference: Normalizing Nutrition Across the Lifespan

Friday, September 20, 9:30am – 3:30pm (CDT)

Theme: Normalizing Nutrition Across the Lifespan: Translating Nutrition Science to the Individual

Purpose: Aims to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical application in everyday life

Expected Conference Details

  • Date: Sept 20, 2024
  • Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
  • Location: Salina (hybrid)
    • Salina Regional Health Center
      400 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401

KSAND Mini Conference: Health and Culture Sustainability

When: Feb 23, 2024 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST

Where: Hosted in Topeka and virtually (hybrid)

Speaker & Topic Preview:

  • Drew Hemler: Leading with Words: How Dietitians Can Catalyze a Sustainable Work Culture and Career
  • Brandi Buzzard: Modern Sustainable Farm Practices: What Any Consumer Should Know
  • Beth Harrell: It Starts With Us: Weight Inclusive MNT Care