about OSNPPH
who we are
The Ontario Society of Nutrition Professionals in Public Health (OSNPPH) received its charter in 1977. We are the independent and official voice of Registered Dietitians working in the Ontario public health system.
vision, mission, and values
Our Vision
We envision a health system that recognizes and values OSNPPH members as leaders in public health nutrition.
Our Mission
We advocate and respond in order to advance the public health nutrition agenda. OSNPPH facilitates connections and provides supports among members in order to enhance their individual and collective effectiveness.
Our Values
- OSNPPH values its members' input and strives to ensure all members have an opportunity to participate.
- OSNPPH recognizes the value of working with other health and community groups.
- OSNPPH believes it has a unique role to play in linking the public health sector with the profession of dietetics.
- OSNPPH operates in a fiscally prudent and responsible manner.
members
OSNPPH members are Registered Dietitians (RDs) and members of the College of Dietitians of Ontario. All members work in the public health sector, or universities with community nutrition programs.
Our Members are experts in human nutrition who focus on improving health and preventing disease. With community health partners, they raise awareness about healthy eating at every stage of life. They plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate education and skill building nutrition programs. Public Health nutrition professionals also advocate for and provide support for creating healthier eating environments in addition to becoming involved in public health nutrition monitoring and surveillance, research and the education of future dietitians.
executive committee
OSNPPH Executive Committee is comprised of 11 positions:
- Past Chair - Kathy Page
- Co-Chair Year 2 - Amy MacDonald
- Co-Chair Year 1 � Shannon Edmonstone
- Communications Coordinator - Shannon Labre
- Web Coordinator - Rebecca Davids
- Secretary-Treasurer - Heather Harvey
- Liaison Rep Year 2 - Jennifer Strome
- Liaison Rep Year 1 - Erinn Salewski
- Member at Large Year 2 - Heather McMillan
- Member at Large Year 1 - Kim McColl