The Pittsburgh Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Our Team
Jennifer Simpson, MS, RDN, LDN
PresidentRegistered Dietitian Since: 2009
Current Job Title
Wellness Coach at Highmark, Inc.
Education
B.S and M.S from University of Pittsburgh
Rikki Rabbin, MS, RD, LDN
Past PresidentRegistered Dietitian Since: 2016
Current Job Title
Dietitian at a PACE Program
Education
B.S. Marketing, University of Maryland. M.S. Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh
Angela Tetteris, MS, RD
President-ElectRegistered Dietitian Since: 20xx
Current Job Title
Corporate Food & Nutrition Services Consultant with Grane Healthcare
Education
B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from IUP, M.S. in Exercise Science and Health
promotion from California University of PA
Courtney Riedel MS, RD, LDN
SecretaryRegistered Dietitian Since: 2017
Current Job Title
Dietitian II at UMPC St. Margaret
Education
M.S from University of Pittsburgh and B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Milligan College
Sherri Jones, MS, MBA, RDN, LDN, SSGB, FAND
DelegateRegistered Dietitian Since: 1998
Current Job Title
Senior Improvement Specialist at UPMC Shadyside
Education
BS in Dietetics (Chemistry Minor) from IUP
Dietetic Internship with Maryland State
MS in Professional Leadership from Carlow University
MBA from Carlow University
Alaina Petagno RDN, LDN
TreasurerRegistered Dietitian Since: 2019
Current Job Title
Clinical Dietitian at UPMC McKeesport
Education
B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from The Pennsylvania State University
Rachel Chen, RD, LDN
CPE Program ChairRegistered Dietitian Since: 2017
Current Job Title
Nutrition Educator & Counselor at Foodi.Pro and Consulting Dietitian at Heritage Valley Kennedy
Education
Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Marsha Stamatakis, RD
CPE Program Chair-ElectRegistered Dietitian Since: 2019
Current Job Title
Registered Dietitian at Premier Washington Health Center
Education
B.S (2017) and M.S. (2019) from University of Pittsburgh
Erin Cotter MS, RD
Nominating Committee ChairRegistered Dietitian Since: 2017
Current Job Title
Registered Dietitian at the West Penn Chronic Care Specialty Center
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Brittany Greene, MS, RDN, LDN
Nominating Committee Chair-ElectRegistered Dietitian Since:
Current Job Title
Education
Erin Pover, MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN
Webmaster ChairRegistered Dietitian Since: 2009
Current Job Title
Wellness Coach at Highmark, Inc
Education
University of Pittsburgh, MS and BS in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition
Natalie Colantuono
Social Media ChairRegistered Dietitian Since: N/A
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Alice Valoski
Membership Co-ChairRegistered Dietitian Since:
Current Job Title
Education
Erin Pover, MS, RD, CSOWM, LDN
Membership Co-ChairRegistered Dietitian Since: 2009
Current Job Title
Wellness Coach at Highmark, Inc.
Education
University of Pittsburgh, MS and BS in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition
Alyssa Picone MBA, RD, LDN
Public Relations & National Nutrition Month Co-ChairRegistered Dietitian Since:
Current Job Title
Education
Brigitta Fieldhammer, RDN
Public Relations & National Nutrition Month Co-ChairRegistered Dietitian Since:
Current Job Title
Education
Pat Harper, MS, RD
Public Policy Co-CoordinatorRegistered Dietitian Since: 1970
Current Job Title
Nutrition Consultant
Education
MS University of Pittsburgh, Nutrition; BS Fontbonne College in St Louis, Foods & Nutrition
Tom Hirtz, PhD, RD
Public Policy Co-CoordinatorRegistered Dietitian Since: 2003
Current Job Title
Director, Food & Nutrition Services, UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC
Education
University of Pittsburgh – BS in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, MS in Wellness and Human Performance
PhD in Exercise Physiology with a focus in Health, Physical Activity and Chronic Disease
Ali Webster
Public Policy Co-CoordinatorRegistered Dietitian Since: 2018
Current Job Title
Senior Manager of Food and Nutrition Policy, Food Directions LLC
Education
BS in Biochemistry and MS in Nutrition from Ohio State
Kaitlyn Coroso
Public Policy Student RepresentativeCurrent Job Title
Student
Education
B.S. Business Marketing, Slippery Rock University 2011
Kansas State University expected graduation 2021
Christy Rickabaugh, NDTR
DTR ChairRegistered Since: 2017
Current Job Title
Education
Community College of Allegheny County, Associate of Science, Dietetic Technician
Kelsey Eckenroth, MS, RDN, LDN
Community Involvemnt Co-ChairRegistered Dietitian Since: 2013
Current Job Title
Healthcare and Food Access Innovations Supervisor at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank
Education
BS in Nutrition Science from Pennsylvania State University, MS in Health Education and Promotion from Marymount University
Anna Strimel, RD, LDN
Community Involvemnt Co-ChairRegistered Dietitian Since: 2018
Current Job Title
Registered Dietitian at Premier Washington Health Center
Education
BS in Biology with a focus in Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University, BS in Food and Nutrition from University of Alabama
Emily Stasko, RD, LDN
Mentoring Co-ChairRegistered Dietitian Since: 2018
Current Job Title
Outpatient dietitian at UPMC
Education
BS in Nutrition & Dietetics from Seton Hill University
Vacant
Mentoring Co-ChairRegistered Dietitian Since:
Current Job Title
Education
Miriam Wilson, MS, RD, LDN
Career Guidance ChairRegistered Dietitian Since: 1986
Current Job Title
Associate Professor/Dietetic Program Coordinator at CCAC
Education
B.S. Dietetics Messiah College, M.S. Food Science and Nutrition Framingham State University