January 2026 Webinar Series Information
The January 2026 webinar topics and summaries are listed below. The cost to attend each webinar is $10 per webinar, or register for all three in January and only pay $25. We will apply for CEUs for each session and record the sessions we have permission to record.
You will receive an email 48 hours before the scheduled webinar(s) you registered for with the meeting link. Please note, the registration fee must be paid prior to the link being sent.
*Dates of webinars are subject to change. Please review the NCAND website to confirm dates as the events get closer.
Topic: Clinical
Friday, January 9, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Webinar
“Speaking the Same Language: Strengthening Interprofessional Collaboration for RDs” - Stacy Pelekhaty, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC
Lecture Summary: Registered Dietitians often work in inter-professional teams, but struggle to communicate their expertise and perspective in ways that cross disciplinary lines. This lecture will discuss communication barriers and practical solutions to improve nutrition advocacy at the bedside.
Topic: IDEA
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
12:00 -1:00 pm
Webinar
"The Power of Perspective: How Lived Experience Strengthens Professional Practice" - Drew Hemler, MSc, RD, CDN, FAND
Lecture Summary: Our identities shape how we listen, teach, and lead. This session invites dietitians to reflect on how personal and community lived experiences, our own and our clients’, can strengthen care, education, and leadership. Through story, evidence, and practical tools, participants will explore cultural humility, reflective practice, and concordant care to build trust, relevance, and outcomes across settings. You’ll leave with simple, repeatable practices to translate perspective into impact.
Topic: Entrepreneurship & Business
Friday, January 23, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Webinar
“Customer Discovery: Your Most Powerful Marketing Advantage” – Mari Milenkovic, MBA
Lecture Summary: Description: In today’s crowded wellness space, it’s not enough to have the credentials or the passion—you need to deeply understand who your services are really for, how to reach them, and what language resonates most. This workshop is designed specifically for registered dietitians who want to grow their practices with more clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to stop marketing to the masses and start building meaningful connections with your right-fit clients—the ones who are ready for change and willing to engage. By the end of this session, you’ll know how to identify, connect with, and learn from your clients, using those insights to craft offers, messaging, and marketing that actually work.
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