2018 – Present
Appointed Member, International Representative to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process Research Outcomes Committee
2018 – Present
Appointed Member, International Representative to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process Research Outcomes Committee
My International Leadership Roles
2019 – 2020
Appointed Member, Media Representatives Program of the International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (IAAND).
2018 – 2021
Appointed Member, International Nutrition Care Process Research Outcomes Workgroup of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2018 – 2020
Appointed Member, International Representative to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process Research Outcomes Committee.
2018 – 2019
Appointed Member, International Advisory Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2018 – 2019
Chair-Elect, Public Health and Community Nutrition Practice Group, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2018 – 2019
Founding Member, Treasurer, Division of Digital Technologies for Nutrition Education and Behavior Change of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.
2017 – 2019
Appointed Country Representative/Jordan, International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Overseas Dietetic Association). Click here
2017 – 2018
Appointed Member, Fast Connect Committee, Division 52 of the American Psychological Association.
2017 – 2018
Appointed Planning Committee Member, Psi Chi’s Network for International Collaborative Exchange (NICE).
2016 – Present
Appointed Scientific Abstract Reviewer of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.
2016 – 2018
Appointed Member, Diversity Committee, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2016 – 2018
Elected Secretary, Executive Committee of Public Health and Community Nutrition Practice Group, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2016 – 2017
Appointed Member, Diversity Committee, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2015 – 2019
Appointed Scientific Abstract Reviewer of the American Society for Nutrition.
2015 – 2018
Appointed Member, Oversight Committee of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietetic Practice Based Research Network.
2015 – 2017
Appointed Scientific Reviewer of the International Communication Association.
2015 – 2016
Appointed Membership Committee Chair, Executive Committee of the Public Health and Community Nutrition Practice Group, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2013 – 2014
Appointed workgroup member, sodium project, Evidence Analysis Library of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2012
Appointed Scientific Abstract Reviewer of International Union for Cancer Control, World Cancer Congress 2012.
2011 – 2012
Appointed Scientific Member. Council on Future Practice. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Mar 2011 – Feb 2012.
2011
Appointed Scientific Member. Research Session entitled Challenges and Opportunities in Cross-Cultural Research. Global Scholar Delegation Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens, Greece.
2010 – 2016
Elected Global Member, International Union of Health Promotion and Education Board of Trustees.
2010
Appointed Scientific Abstract Reviewer for Tobacco Control, World Cancer Congress 2010.
2010
Delegate of Jordan at the Third Global Meeting of Ministry of Health Focal Points for Injury and Violence Prevention and 10th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion in London, UK.
2009 – Present
Appointed Scientific Abstract Reviewer for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition.
2009 - 2011
Appointed Member, International Committee, Association for Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence.
2009 - 2010
Appointed workgroup member, Sodium project, Evidence Analysis Library of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2008 - 2009
President, American Overseas Dietetic Association.
2008 - 2009
Appointed Evidence Analysis Workgroup Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library. Sodium Evidence Analysis Project.
2007 - Present
Appointed Chair. Tufts Alumni Chapter of Jordan.
2007 - 2008
President-Elect, American Overseas Dietetic Association.
2007
Invited regional nutrition expert by the Egyptian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in collaboration with the European Commission to contribute to “FP7 Agriculture, Food and Biotechnology Research Cooperation between the European Union and the Mediterranean Partners,” Egypt.
2007
Appointed nutrition advisor by Ministry of Health/Pakistan as for international conference "Gender Mainstreaming in Planning and Development," Pakistan.
2006 - 2007
Elected International Country Representative Program Chair, American Overseas Dietetic Association.
2006
Appointed WHO advisor for "Middle East/North Africa Regional Training Workshop to develop national capacity in nutrition planning and policy formulation," Egypt.
2005 - 2006
Appointed Scientific Reviewer, Peer Review Committee of Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. Oncology Nutrition Connection Publication.
2005 - 2006
Appointed Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Legislative and Public Policy Advisory Committee.
2005 - 2006
Elected Conference Treasurer, American Overseas Dietetic Association.
2005
Invited Trainer. "Healthy Athletes – Healthy Bones, " Train the Trainer course presentation. First Special Olympics Middle East/North Africa Regional Symposium. Syria.
2005
Invited Trainer "Nutrition and Hydration." First Special Olympics Middle East/North Africa Regional Symposium. Syria.
2004 - 2009
Appointed Country Representative/Jordan, American Overseas Dietetic Association.
2004 - 2005
President and co-founder, Massachusetts Student Dietetic Association.
2004
Appointed Student Public Policy Delegate, Massachusetts Dietetic Association.
2002 - 2003
Appointed Student Public Policy Delegate, Kansas Dietetic Association.
2002 - 2003
Appointed Member, Kansas State University Early Adopters Assessment and Review Committee.