Steering and Envisioning Committee
The Steering and Envisioning Committee (SEC) is the leadership team responsible for the ongoing administration and development of NYCNEN. There are up to ten SEC members chosen by consensus with no more than three SEC members leaving the leadership team in any year. Additional SEC members may be appointed as needed. Of the ten SEC members, one shall be the Chair, and another shall be a student member.
SEC members attend SEC and NYCNEN General Meetings, participate in annual summer retreats, plan/provide support to General Meetings, Skill-builders and other NYCNEN-sponsored events, identify and support liaison among membership and with other relevant membership organizations, Approve outside official NYCNEN correspondence (testimony, comments, support letters).
Meet our team 2016-17 team!
SEC members attend SEC and NYCNEN General Meetings, participate in annual summer retreats, plan/provide support to General Meetings, Skill-builders and other NYCNEN-sponsored events, identify and support liaison among membership and with other relevant membership organizations, Approve outside official NYCNEN correspondence (testimony, comments, support letters).
Meet our team 2016-17 team!
Lisa Zullig, MS, RDN, CSG, CDN (Chair)
Lisa is the Director of Nutrition Services, God's Love We Deliver. Prior to this, she worked as a community dietitian nutritionist at God's Love We Deliver, Callen-Lorde Community Health Center and Housing Works. Lisa holds a MS in Nutrition from Brooklyn College, a BA in International Studies from the American University, and is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute. She has been a SEC member for 3 years.
Lisa is the Director of Nutrition Services, God's Love We Deliver. Prior to this, she worked as a community dietitian nutritionist at God's Love We Deliver, Callen-Lorde Community Health Center and Housing Works. Lisa holds a MS in Nutrition from Brooklyn College, a BA in International Studies from the American University, and is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute. She has been a SEC member for 3 years.
Shanon Morris, MS, RD, CDN (Chair-elect)
Shanon is the Director of Sports and Wellness at Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation. Shanon has experience providing nutrition education, counseling and workshops to low income communities, as well as managing network wide programs, and previously was the Associate Director of Community Nutrition for Food Bank For New York City. Shanon holds a MS in Applied Physiology and Nutrition from Columbia University and a BS in Nutritional Sciences from Howard University. Shanon has been a SEC member for 4 years.
Shanon is the Director of Sports and Wellness at Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation. Shanon has experience providing nutrition education, counseling and workshops to low income communities, as well as managing network wide programs, and previously was the Associate Director of Community Nutrition for Food Bank For New York City. Shanon holds a MS in Applied Physiology and Nutrition from Columbia University and a BS in Nutritional Sciences from Howard University. Shanon has been a SEC member for 4 years.
Brett Klein, MSc, RD, CDN (Past-Chair)
Brett is the Nutritionist at the Brooklyn College Nutrition Clinic. Prior to this, Brett was the Project Director for B-SWEL (Brooklyn-Stay Well, Enjoy Life), diabetes prevention and control program, based Central Brooklyn and the Program Development Director for MEND Central, an evidence based childhood obesity treatment and prevention program in London. Brett holds MSc in Clinical Nutrition from Roehampton University and a BS in Psychology from University of Florida. Brett has been a SEC member for 6 years.
Brett is the Nutritionist at the Brooklyn College Nutrition Clinic. Prior to this, Brett was the Project Director for B-SWEL (Brooklyn-Stay Well, Enjoy Life), diabetes prevention and control program, based Central Brooklyn and the Program Development Director for MEND Central, an evidence based childhood obesity treatment and prevention program in London. Brett holds MSc in Clinical Nutrition from Roehampton University and a BS in Psychology from University of Florida. Brett has been a SEC member for 6 years.
Tyffanie Ammeter, RD-to-be (Administrative Coordinator)
Tyffanie is Dietetic Intern and currently finishing her Master’s in Nutrition at Teachers College, Columbia University.Past experiences include, Course Assistant for the Medical Nutrition Therapy course; Nutritionist for the NYCDOHMH Stellar Farmers’ Market program, research for the Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy; assisting in research for a nutrition & pediatric dental health study; and teaching weekly exercise classes for Teachers College students & staff. She also has a background in technical accounting and business. Tyffanie expects to receive a MS in Nutrition & Public Health from Teachers College, Columbia University in May 2017 and holds BS in Business Administration from the University of Colorado, Boulder. This is Tyffanie’s third year on SEC.
Tyffanie is Dietetic Intern and currently finishing her Master’s in Nutrition at Teachers College, Columbia University.Past experiences include, Course Assistant for the Medical Nutrition Therapy course; Nutritionist for the NYCDOHMH Stellar Farmers’ Market program, research for the Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy; assisting in research for a nutrition & pediatric dental health study; and teaching weekly exercise classes for Teachers College students & staff. She also has a background in technical accounting and business. Tyffanie expects to receive a MS in Nutrition & Public Health from Teachers College, Columbia University in May 2017 and holds BS in Business Administration from the University of Colorado, Boulder. This is Tyffanie’s third year on SEC.
Amaka Anekwe, MS, RDN
Amaka is a Policy Analyst at the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. Previously, she was a Nutrition Educator at The Food Trust in Philadelphia. Amaka holds a MS in Nutrition and Education from Columbia University and a BA in Biological Basis of Behavior from University of Pennsylvania. This is Amaka’s first year on SEC.
Amaka is a Policy Analyst at the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. Previously, she was a Nutrition Educator at The Food Trust in Philadelphia. Amaka holds a MS in Nutrition and Education from Columbia University and a BA in Biological Basis of Behavior from University of Pennsylvania. This is Amaka’s first year on SEC.
Alyson Abrami, MS, RD
Alyson is the Director of Food and Nutrition Programs at The Children’s Aid Society (CAS) where she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of their Go!Healthy Programs. Prior to her work with CAS, she worked at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, first evaluating the Healthy Bodegas Initiatives, then as the Senior Manager of Farmers’ Market Programs. Alyson holds a MS in Food Policy and Economics from Tufts University and a BS in Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Vermont. She has been a SEC member for 3 years.
Alyson is the Director of Food and Nutrition Programs at The Children’s Aid Society (CAS) where she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of their Go!Healthy Programs. Prior to her work with CAS, she worked at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, first evaluating the Healthy Bodegas Initiatives, then as the Senior Manager of Farmers’ Market Programs. Alyson holds a MS in Food Policy and Economics from Tufts University and a BS in Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Vermont. She has been a SEC member for 3 years.
Carrie Motschwiller, MEd, RD
Carrie is the Wellness Manager at HBC. Previously, she worked as a Research at Tufts University School of Medicine and as a Wellness Manager at Cigna Healthcare and LifeCare. Carrie holds a MEd in Health Education from Boston University and a BS in Nutrition Science from Syracuse University. This is Carrie’s third year on SEC.
Carrie is the Wellness Manager at HBC. Previously, she worked as a Research at Tufts University School of Medicine and as a Wellness Manager at Cigna Healthcare and LifeCare. Carrie holds a MEd in Health Education from Boston University and a BS in Nutrition Science from Syracuse University. This is Carrie’s third year on SEC.
Claire Uno, MLIS
Claire is the Assistant Executive Director, Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy, Teachers College Columbia University. Prior to the Center she was with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and before that served as Executive Director of Wasatch Community Gardens in Salt Lake City. Claire holds a BA in Art History from Colgate University and a Masters in Library and Information Studies from University of California, Los Angeles. She has been a SEC member for two years.
Claire is the Assistant Executive Director, Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy, Teachers College Columbia University. Prior to the Center she was with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and before that served as Executive Director of Wasatch Community Gardens in Salt Lake City. Claire holds a BA in Art History from Colgate University and a Masters in Library and Information Studies from University of California, Los Angeles. She has been a SEC member for two years.
Dave LaRocca, MSc
Dave is the Assistant Director at Healthy Harlem, Harlem Children's Zone, a community- and school-based nutrition and physical activity program in Central Harlem. Dave holds MSc in Human Nutrition from Columbia University and a BA in Biochemistry from Middlebury College. This is Dave’s first year on SEC.
Dave is the Assistant Director at Healthy Harlem, Harlem Children's Zone, a community- and school-based nutrition and physical activity program in Central Harlem. Dave holds MSc in Human Nutrition from Columbia University and a BA in Biochemistry from Middlebury College. This is Dave’s first year on SEC.
Dina Lipkind MS, RDN, CDN
Dina is the Director of Nutrition Services at YvY Early Childhood Center. She previously worked as a Nutrition Education Specialist for Novartis Nutrition. Dina hold a MS in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and a BS in Nutrition Science from Brooklyn College. This is Dina’s first year on SEC.
Dina is the Director of Nutrition Services at YvY Early Childhood Center. She previously worked as a Nutrition Education Specialist for Novartis Nutrition. Dina hold a MS in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and a BS in Nutrition Science from Brooklyn College. This is Dina’s first year on SEC.
Rebecca Elbaum, MPH, RD, CDN
Rebecca is a Clinical Dietitian at Bronx Lebanon Hospital,and prior to this, was the Nutrition Coordinator at the Brooklyn Hospital WIC Program. Rebecca holds a MPH from Hunter College and a BS in Nutrition from Cornell University. This is Rebecca’s second year on SEC.
Rebecca is a Clinical Dietitian at Bronx Lebanon Hospital,and prior to this, was the Nutrition Coordinator at the Brooklyn Hospital WIC Program. Rebecca holds a MPH from Hunter College and a BS in Nutrition from Cornell University. This is Rebecca’s second year on SEC.
Margaret Dunn-Carver, MS, RDN, CDN
Margaret is the Program Coordinator of Stellar Farmers' Markets Nutrition Education Program at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. She previously served as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Harlem United in New York City. Margaret holds MS and BS degrees in Nutrition & Food Sciences from the University of Vermont. This is Margaret’s first year on SEC.
Margaret is the Program Coordinator of Stellar Farmers' Markets Nutrition Education Program at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. She previously served as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Harlem United in New York City. Margaret holds MS and BS degrees in Nutrition & Food Sciences from the University of Vermont. This is Margaret’s first year on SEC.
