Meet Our Board
Learn more about our 2026-27 Executive Board members!
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Shelby Rodriguez MPH, RDN, CSG, FAND, LD |
Oregon is home in every sense. From our coast to the mountains and high desert, I value the strong sense of community, vibrant local food systems, and shared commitment to wellness. That perspective shapes how I approach nutrition, sustainability, and supporting the health of all Oregonians. As President of the Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, I bring a background in public health and clinical nutrition, with expertise in program evaluation, gerontological nutrition, and community health promotion. I am committed to advancing health equity and improving outcomes across diverse communities. My focus as President is to strengthen member connection, expand leadership opportunities, and advance advocacy across Oregon while developing future leaders who will shape the profession. |
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Becky Johnson, |
Becky is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She is passionate about improving the health of rural communities - especially populations who have historically had limited access to health care - and working towards more sustainable food systems. When not working, she enjoys running on the beach near her home in Lincoln City, experimenting in the kitchen, and going on road trips with her husband. |
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Lewis Martin, |
Lewis is the Nutrition Director for the Oregon Dairy Council and brings a decade of combined clinical, health system, and community-based nutrition experience to his role on the Oregon Board. He’s passionate about bridging connections between dietetics thought leaders and food systems stakeholders, and believes that equitable access to nutrient-dense foods is paramount to help Oregon communities thrive. Lewis also serves as a Preceptor for the OSU and OHSU dietetic internship programs. |
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Julie McGuire, MS, RD, LD |
Julie is an Assistant Professor with OHSU’s Graduate Programs in Human Nutrition. She is also the Master’s Program Capstone Director. Julie teaches courses focused on medical nutrition therapy, oncology nutrition and nutrition focused physical exam. She is also pursuing a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition degree through Rutgers School for Health Professions. Born and raised in Oregon, Julie enjoys sharing the state she loves with her students and her two busy boys. |
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Katherine Dunn, RD, LD, CD |
Katie graduated from the University of Idaho in 2014. She has worked in California, Washington, and now Oregon. Currently an inpatient dietitian with Salem Health, she enjoys being able to help support a variety of patient populations throughout their hospital stay as a piece of their broader health story. In her free time she is likely to be found reading, spending time with family or exploring this beautiful state that she now calls home. |
 Whitney Ellersick, MS, RD Delegate |
Whitney is the Nutrition Services Executive Director for Nutrition Services at Hillsboro School District, where she leads a team in serving millions of meals each year. Whitney’s expertise includes food service management and local, farm to school procurement. Whitney is dedicated to changing the perception and eliminating the stigma of school meals, by ensuring all students have access to high quality, nutrient rich foods. |
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Julie McGuire, |
Laura is a public health dietitian with a focus on nutrition security. Currently, she works at the Oregon Health Authority as a Nutrition Policy Specialist. In her free time, you can find her tending to her garden, caring for her foster dogs, or exploring the trails in Oregon. |
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Taylor Fromherz, |
Taylor is an inpatient RD at Salem Health Hospital. She completed her undergraduate degree at Oregon State University in 2015 and her dietetic internship with Oregon Health and Science University in 2017. Taylor has a strong passion working as an inpatient dietitian and helping patients maintain or improve their nutrition status during their hospitalization. In her spare time, Taylor enjoys playing in the outdoors and spending time with her friends, family and her miniature dachshund Macy. |
 Neilann Horner, |
Neil is an Associate Clinical Professor of Nutrition at Oregon State University focused on assuring evidence-based practitioners are prepared to provide medical nutrition therapy, a cost-effective intervention critical to our healthcare systems success. Holding nutrition degrees from Cornell (BS), University of Illinois (MPH), and University of Washington (PhD); Neil has broad expertise and work experiences in intensive care, industry, higher education, and international nutrition. Career coaching and novel, nutrition message communication are current foci. |
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Charlotte is a Senior Technical Advisor for Nutrition at CARE, supporting integration of nutrition across health, agriculture, and market systems projects. She is a registered dietitian with over two decades of experience working to improve food and health systems to support nutrition outcomes. She completed her dietetic degree and internship through the University of Minnesota and started her nutrition career as a pediatric diabetes educator at Legacy Emmanuel. She holds a Master of Science degree in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition from Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. |
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Rose Jepson-Sullivan, MS, RD |
Rose is the Nutrition Education Program Manager for Oregon State University Extension Service where she leads community-based nutrition initiatives across the state. Her areas of focus include food security and supporting healthy aging for older adults. Outside work she enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and trying new craft projects. |
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Dora Pearse MS RDN LD |
Dora is the Clinical Coordinator for the Dietetics Program at Oregon State University. She also works with individuals one-on-one to support lasting nutrition and lifestyle changes. Prior to becoming a dietitian, Dora spent more than 20 years working in food production and grocery settings, giving her a strong understanding of food systems and nutrition accessibility. She is passionate about community nutrition, food security, and helping individuals and families build confidence in the kitchen while making informed food choices. |
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Janet Mann, MS |
Janet is a retired dietitian and devotes her current professional activities to the Oregon Academy as a volunteer. She currently serves on the Policy Team, which has honed her interest in advocacy for legislation that benefits the reimbursement of our services as Dietitians. She actively participated in our attempt to pass the Modernization Act for our Licensed Dietitian Law during the 2024-2025 Legislative session. Prior to retirement Janet was the owner of a Private Nutrition Counseling business in Oregon City from 2002-2020. As such, she was a one-person office as provider, biller, and manager.
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L J (Laura Jean) Stypka |
L J Stypka is a nutrition professional in training based in Corvallis, OR, with a deep-rooted passion for social justice. L J leverages her diverse background in healthcare and media to advocate for equitable food systems. Her commitment to service is lifelong: from providing financial strategizing for families through the St. Vincent DePaul Society to preparing meals with Stone Soup Corvallis for community members experiencing food insecurity. With a proven ability to drive results - such as achieving a 100%+ increase in member retention with Chicago Fair Trade - L J is a scholar and a leader who has been recognized with the 2026 Outstanding Student Award from the Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Laurels Tuition Scholarship from Oregon State University for the strength and diversity she brings to the Master’s of Science in Professional Dietetics program.
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Lauren Tobey, MS, RD |
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Nutrition Services Payment Specialist |
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Diversity Liasion |
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