SCAN's Executive Committee

Enette Larson-Meyer is a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist who currently teaches and conducts research at the University of Wyoming. Her research interests focus on how nutrition influences the health and performance of active individuals (particularly females) at all stages of the lifecycle and at all levels of performance--from the casual exerciser to the elite athlete. Enette is also the former sports nutritionist for the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers and is the author of Vegetarian Sports Nutrition (Human Kinetics, 2007). Her personal athletic interests include trail running and Irish Step Dancing. She is also the mother of three young vegetarian athletes.

I live in Eugene Oregon and work just north in Corvallis at Oregon State University. I am a CSSD and specialize in sports nutrition with most of my experience in D1 collegiate athletics. I developed the first list-serve that connected collegiate sports dietitian back in 2003. I am both an RD and have a Masters in Exercise physiology (coincidentally from Oregon State University). I am now the DPD Director at OSU and continue to consult with some of the OSU athletic teams. My daughter Emma is 11 and heading into the wonderful world of 6th grade this next fall. I was the SCAN Lifetime Achievement award winner in 2010. I have just finished a 3 year appointment on the CDR Board of Directors where I also chaired the Speciality Certification Panel and represented the interests of the speciality certifications to the board.

Karla Wright is a performance nutritionist with Core Performance, providing corporate wellness programs that offer improved sustainable health and fitness outcomes. She became a SCAN member while she was a student as Arizona State University and is passionate about nutrition education for performance and wellness. Karla is a board certified specialist in sports nutrition (CSSD) as well as certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Prior to joining the Core Performance team, she worked for 10 years as the Sports Dietitian for the athletic department at Arizona State University and was also the consulting dietitian with Major League Baseball Umpires. She loves to be outdoors and is the mother of two beautiful children.

Kathy Johnson is a 10+ year DPG member. Kathy holds a BS in Dietetics and an MBA. She is the Senior Director for Nutrition for Sodexo Health Care Division where she provides direction for the development and implementation of wellness and nutrition programs. Kathy also works closely with Sodexo's University, School, and Corporate Service Divisions and the 4,000 affiliated RDs in their wellness endeavors. She participates in strategic marketing planning for the U.S. and internationally. She has co-authored 2 wellness books and numerous publications. Kathy has completed several marathons and is now training for her second MS Bike Ride. She is also a supporter of STOP Hunger. Kathy is based in Charlotte, NC.

Tara Coghlin-Dickson is a sports dietitian for St Francis Memorial Hospital's Center for Sports Medicine, the University of San Francisco Athletic Department, and, for almost a decade, the Stanford University Hospital and Clinics' Sports Medicine Program. She is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD) and a co-author of The Stanford Life Plan for a Healthy Heart. She serves on the board for Overtime Fitness, Inc and as an editor for The American Council on Exercise.

Carla Addison, RD, LDN is a Penn State University graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Nutritional Sciences. She completed her dietetic internship at West Virginia University Hospitals. At Heinz North America, Carla’s position as a Corporate Dietitian is to support all nutrition initiatives, analyze product nutrition information and transmit emerging nutrition science. She leads the Global Nutrition Whole Grain Community of Practice (CoP) and is a contributor to the Satiety, Healthy Fats, and Gluten Free CoP’s.
Previous to Heinz, Carla has worked for Oxford Athletic Club as a sport and weight management consultant, Highmark as a nutrition educator at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (JCC) and as a volunteer with the Growing Strong Girls program. Her first job in Pittsburgh was with the Family Health Council Power Up! Program, an in-school nutrition education program for the Pittsburgh public school district students, parents and food service employees. In her free time Carla enjoys seeing music, running, Pilates, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.

Jamie has been an RD for 7 years and brings many ingredients to the table. She received her BA in Psychology from St. Louis University, BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from University of Illinois – Chicago, and MS in Nutrition and Physical Performance from St. Louis University. In 2006, Jamie received a Certificate in Culinary Arts from Boston University. Jamie is an Associate Professor position in the Culinary Nutrition Program at Johnson & Wales University-Denver Campus.
     She has counseled individuals with eating disorders to achieve more mindful eating patterns and gain a positive relationship with food. She has worked with parents and children to develop healthier eating habits and flavorful meals. She has consulted with pediatric patients for nutritional needs related to feeding behaviors, as well as diabetes, celiac disease and weight management. Jamie works with students, athletes and professionals to reach goals that make them feel confident and optimistic. Jamie brings nutrition and culinary arts together in the kitchen, to allow individuals an opportunity to attain a level of culinary education that encompasses health, balance and a more sensible lifestyle. Jamie is excited to be part of the SCAN Executive Committee.

Hope Barkoukis is an Associate Professor in the School of Medicine at CWRU. In addition to teaching, and counseling patients, she conducts NIH sponsored research on the use of low glycemic dietary interventions in the older adult. Dr. Barkoukis has been the recipient of many teaching awards including the John S. Diekhoff Award for Distinguished Graduate Teaching. Hope has also completed advanced training in culinary arts and taught healthy cooking courses for television audiences, professional and community groups. Prior to joining the faculty she was a corporate nutrition consultant for Fortune 500 companies specializing in wellness and sports nutrition, and a clinical research dietitian.

Cheryl Toner runs CDT Consulting, LLC in the Washington, DC area, providing communication and strategy services to organizations with a focus on food, health, and wellness. Cheryl is also serving as a fellow to the Nutritional
Science Research Group, Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute, working to facilitate enhanced dialogue and research collaboration with food companies. Prior to launching CDT Consulting, LLC in 2007, Cheryl worked for the International Food Information Council (IFIC), in nutrition counseling, and in behavioral nutrition research. She holds a B.S. in nutrition from the University of Houston, a M.S. in nutrition from Texas Woman's University, and completed her dietetic internship at the Houston Veteran's Affairs Medical Center. Cheryl lives with her husband and two daughters in Fairfax, VA.

Kathleen Woolf is an assistant professor at New York University and focuses her research on the role nutrition and physical activity play in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases (cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and arthritis). She recently completed research examining the impact of a point-of-purchase healthy shopping intervention on supermarket purchasing patterns. She has also examined the impact of sedentary behaviors (including television and computer screen time) on dietary intakes and adiposity. Woolf has served on the faculty of Arizona State University and held leadership positions within the American Dietetic Association at the local, state, and national level. An editorial board member of American College of Sports Medicine's Health and Fitness Journal, she writes a nutrition column for the USA Swimming magazine, SPLASH!, and has contributed to the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Obesity, and Public Health Nutrition. Woolf received her Ph.D. in exercise science from Arizona State University

Christina Scribner is the mother of 4 sons, an adjunct professor and nutritional consultant who specializes in the treatment of disturbances in eating and exercise. Her clinical mission is to nurture healthy change by embracing individuals at all stages of changes with safety, acceptance, and guidance that fosters physical, emotional, social and spiritual health.  Christina works with schools and sports teams to maximize student athletic performance, academic performance, promote cohesive family units and reduce risk factors for the development of disordered eating and body image issues.   

Michele Macedonio, MS, RD, CSSD, LD is a registered, licensed dietitian, Board Certified as a specialist in Sports Dietetics, and owner of Nutrition Strategies, a nutrition consulting firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio that provides communications, education, and individual counseling specializing in sports nutrition, cardiovascular health, and wellness. Michele is an active member of SCAN and volunteer for over 25 years, including SCAN Chair and Editor-in-chief of SCAN'S PULSE; author of the Soccer chapter in SCAN's 3rd edition of 'Sports Nutrition: A Guide for the Professional Working with Active People' and chapter entitled High Intensity, Intermittent Sports in Sports Nutrition, A Practice Manual for Professionals, 4th ed; the Commission on Dietetic Registration: Board Certification Specialty Panel and the Sports Dietetics Item Writing Panel and a member of Standards of Practice Committee. She authored The Athlete's Guide to Making Weight (2009) and is the sports dietitian for the Cincinnati Bengals NFL team and the Cincinnati Reds MLB team.

Carol Sheffield Lapin began her work experience as a teacher coaching high school track and basketball after attending The University of Texas at Austin on a track scholarship. She made a career change and became an Exercise Specialist working cardiac rehabilitation, preventive medicine and teaching fitness at a wellness institute in the medical center in Houston. She returned to school to get a Masters degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences and in 1990 opened her own practice called CSL Nutritional Services. Carol spent 10 years as the staff Dietitian for The Houston Astros Baseball Club, as well as, working with a variety of professional and amateur athletes. She was an Adjunct Professor in Nutrition and Exercise at Texas Woman's University in the Houston Medical Center. She lends her expertise to teachers, athletes, and students in school districts in Houston and the surrounding area and currently receives referrals from physicians in four fields of practice including breast cancer, gynecology, gastroenterology, and pediatrics. With a move towards counseling clients in the kitchen, educating children and families about the practical applications of good nutrition has become an integral part of her practice. 

Sharon Smalling is currently  the dietitian for the Memorial Hermann Hospital – Texas Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation program and the outpatient dietitian for Hermann Nutrition Consultants.  She provides MNT to patients with cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, and GI diseases.  She also provides wellness counseling for weight management, vegetarianism and those just wishing to improve their eating habits.  She obtained the Certificate for Adult Weight Management in 2000.  Sharon has presented to corporations, professional organizations and at the college level and been interviewed and quoted by television and print media.  She is a preceptor for nutrition interns at several universities in Houston.  In 2000, she co-authored the book “Meal Solutions for Busy People”. 

Mark is a professor in the Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University. His research involves two primary areas: 1) how diet and exercise independently and interactively influence lipid, energy, calcium metabolism, and appetite and 2) sports dietetics. He is the author of the CRC Desk Reference on Sports Nutrition published by CRC Press. Mark has been a member of SCAN since 1995. He has presented his research at the annual Symposium, reviewed books for SCAN’S PULSE, and served as the 2003-2004 chair of SCAN’s Nominating Committee. Mark has served as your PULSE editor since October 2003 and welcomes any constructive feedback you may have.

Marie Dunford is coauthor of the textbook, Nutrition for Sport and Exercise, 2^nd ed (2012), and The Athlete's Guide to Making Weight (2009) and author of Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Nutrition (2010). A former professor at California State University, Fresno, Marie became interested in technology in the 1990s as a way to enhance classroom instruction. As part of her web editor duties, Marie chairs the Website Development Task Force, created to evaluate the design, function, and content of the SCAN website. In her leisure time, she is a recreational tennis player, an adventuresome cook using fruits and vegetables from her garden, and a (struggling) student of French.

Roberta is an instructor in the Department of Kinesiology at Rice University, where she currently provides individual instruction to student athletes. She is also a faculty member of the Baylor College of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine where she is an instructor in nutrition as well as the clinical dietitian in the Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine Clinic. She is also currently the dietitian for the Houston Texans franchise. Throughout her career, she has contributed to the publication of the numerous nutritional articles and book chapters as well as giving several media presentations. She is a past chair of SCAN. Roberta currently serves as a liaison for SCAN to the American College of Sports Medicine and is the ADA Media Spokesperson for Houston.

Karen’s career as an association executive was launched at the American Dietetic Association, where she served as Assistant Executive Director for Member Services and managed the departments of Membership, Publications, Meetings and Continuing Education, and Nutrition Education for the Public. During a decade-long tenure as Executive Director of the American Student Dental Association, she received the Samuel B. Shapiro Award for Chief Executive Officer Excellence from the Association Forum. A graduate of Rutgers University, Rhode Island Hospital Dietetic Internship, and the Northwestern University J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Karen held the Registered Dietitian, Certified Meeting Professional, and Certified Association Executive credentials before “retiring” early in the new millennium to nurture her family. During this time, she chaired countless PTA committees, led Junior Great Books discussions, organized events for her son’s soccer, ice hockey, swimming, cross country, track, basketball, football, and baseball teams, and baked thousands of cookies. Along the way, she completed a paralegal certificate program and worked as an intellectual property paralegal. Early in 2010, Karen was thrilled to join SCAN as its Executive Director.