About Us
Mission Statement
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian and Social Worker Consortium is to educate and support CF care providers to promote optimal nutrition and psychosocial care to people with CF.
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Vision Statement
Our vision is to:
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optimize networking through opportunities for professional engagement.
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increase knowledge of evidence-based practices in cystic fibrosis by offering access to resources and educational opportunities.
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support RD and SW leadership and development by providing opportunities for professional presentations, advanced skills training, and certification.
How We Started
History of the Consortium
The consortium had its beginnings in 1990s as a way for the 6 CF centers in Ohio to connect and collaborate. Through the years that group evolved and large group meetings dissolved, but Ohio RD meetings continued (OH RDs continue to meet annually).
The evolution of the CF RD SW Consortium:
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Ohio CF Center consortium
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Ohio CF RD consortium
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Midwest CF RD consortium (50 attendees) in Chicago
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Midwest CF RD and SW consortium
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CF RD and SW consortium
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CF RD and SW North American consortium (Canadian attendees)
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Expanded to 155 registrants
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First Aussie attendee!
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COVID delay x 2 years, but we’re back!
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2022 marks the first year the the CF Dietitian and Social Work Consortium is a stand-alone non-profit entity.
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2023 marks our first year offering 'advanced nutrition' class to nutrition mentors
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2023: Offered advanced credentialing to qualified RDs working in CF
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Began inviting GIs to annual meeting
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2025-2026 Board members
Terri Schindler MS, RDN, LD, CACFD
Kay Vavrina MPA, RD, LD, CACFD
Kimberly Altman MS, RD, CDN, CACFD
Marci Johnson MSW, LISW-S
Shari Willy MPH, RD, LDE, LD, CACFD
Aimee Goyette MPH, RD, CACFD
