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Karen A. Lechowich, MS, MBA, RD
United States
(2008 - 2012)

Karen Lechowich, MS, MBA, RD is the Vice President, Diversity and External Relations at the American Dietetic Association. In her position, she works with a variety of international projects such as, the establishment of the ICDA newsletter, Dietetics Around the World, the 2004 XIV International Congress of Dietetics, and establishment of the American Overseas Dietetic Association.

In building relationships with other international dietetic associations she fostered joint position papers, publications and professional education programs.  She also worked on the development of the ADA’s dietetic practice groups, research agenda, and external relations and diversity programs.

Prior to working at ADA, Karen was the Dietetic Internship Director at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL and held several clinical and food service positions in the Chicago area. Karen holds a Masters of Business Administration from Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois (U.S.) and a Master of Science from Colorado State University, Fort Collins.  She served on the Board of Trustees of Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, (U.S.) and the Alumni Advisory Council of the Brennan School of Business, Dominican University.  She received ADA’s Medallion Award and was recognized by the Chicago Dietetic Association as Outstanding Dietitian of the Year.

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