My NAME IS
Aaron Schwartz.
MBA, MS, RD, LD
I AM A MAN OF FAITH. HUSBAND TO JENNA MALYN. FATHER TO LIAM JOSEPH AND OLIVIA ANN. REGISTERED DIETITIAN. EDUCATOR. I BELIEVE THAT HARD WORK PAYS OFF, ENTHUSIASM IS CRITICAL TO ANY SUCCESS, AND THINKING OF OTHERS SHOULD ALWAYS COME BEFORE THINKING OF YOURSELF. MY GOAL IS TO ADVANCE THE RD CREDENTIAL BY EMPOWERING THOSE THAT WIELD IT. I HAVE FIVE CORE VALUES THAT I STRIVE TO LIVE OUT EVERY SINGLE DAY: DISCIPLINE. RESPECT. HUMILITY. FAITH. FOOD.
Core Values
DISCIPLINE
Wherever you are, be all there. "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it."
-Hebrews 12:11
RESPECT
For yourself, for others, for authority and for viewpoints that are different than your own.
HUMILITY
Not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.
FAITH
"Faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see."
-Hebrews 11:1
FOOD
"The secret of a good diet is to cook and the secret of cooking is to care about the food you're making, ingredients you're using and mostly about the people you are cooking for."
-Peter Sagal
01 Experience
Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work.
Booker T. Washington
2023-Present
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Commissioner
Elected in national election to serve as one of twelve commissioners for CDR for a three-year term. Serve on two sub-committees annually. 2023/24 Committees: CDR Item Writing Panel and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics House of Delegates (HOD).
2014-Present
University of Kentucky
Lecturer, Director of Undergraduate Studies, I.T. Speicalist, Dietetic Internship Director
I deliver competency-based education, aligned with the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics and administer the undergraduate program in Dietetics and Human Nutrition and serve as the department I.T. Speicialist.
2019-Present
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Item Writing Panel Vice Chair, Panel Leader, and Subject Matter Expert
I leverage my professional expertise and exam development knowledge to facilitate Item Pool Reviews and New Item Writing and Review Workshops for the RD and DTR registration examinations, offering a positive influence and asset to the exam development program
2019-2021
Dietitians in Business & Communication
Nomination Committee Chair
I led a team to prepare an official ballot of elected positions through engaging and proactive recruitment. In addition, I served on the Executive Committee.
2019-2022
Bluegrass Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Web Master
I leverage my knowledge of web and content design to create a highly reactive website while integrating integral SEO techniques to attract viewers to site. In addition, I serve on the Executive Committee.
2014-2017
Bluegrass Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
President-Elect | President | Past-President
I supported BGAND in the overall leadership and management of the local affiliate group.
2010-2012
The Christ Hospital
Clinical Dietitian
I designed, coordinated, and implemented optimal nutrition care and education of patients/clients for a 555-bed hospital, applying superior counseling and education techniques to employ evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.
2002-2008
McDonald's
Crew Trainer
I gained a significant breadth and depth of knowledge and experience within the Food Industry while administering training and leadership to new employees.
02 Education
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
Benjamin Franklin
2015-2018
The University of Kentucky
Master of Business Administration
2013-2014
The University of Kentucky
Master of Science, Dietetics Administration
2005-2009
The University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science, Dietetics
04 Testimonials
Presenter, collaborator, educator & more – Aaron Schwartz, MBA, MS, RD, LD is the real deal. A recognized educator with practical clinical experience, Aaron illuminates non-traditional topics with an engaging style for all audiences, spanning the academic classroom to the conference stage. As a servant leader, I have witnessed Aaron’s work ethic, follow-through, and adaptability to the needs of diverse teams. I personally encourage you to include Aaron on your next project – you won’t’ be disappointed!
Kevin Sauer, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND | 2021-2022 AND President
Aaron is as professional and capable as they come. He is genuine, hard-working, and very personable. Aaron continuously shows his passion for the dietetics community and would be the first person I would go to if I needed anything at all.
Dane Schweinzger | Student and Intern
I first heard Aaron speak at the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) Central Region Area, Cleveland, OH on the topic of "Negotiating the Importance of Negotiations." When listening to him present, I felt I had a responsibility to share this knowledge with my senior dietetics students who were soon heading out into the real world as future dietitians. I invited Aaron to visit the University of Georgia to deliver a lecture to my MNT-I class about how to handle salary and other important negotiations in our profession. Aaron was an engaging and informative speaker, and he left a lasting impact on the students that they will take with them to the next phase of their careers.
Emma M. Laing, PhD, RDN, LD | Clinical Associate Professor
Whatever it is you're looking for from reading this testimonial, know that Aaron is the solution. I've seen firsthand that he has the rare blend of empathy, kind-heartedness, and intelligence to be competent in any role he sets his mind to. Whether it was guidance for my future career, a nuanced question about an assignment, or simply a shoulder to lean on during a rough patch in my relationship - Aaron, or "Mr. Schwartz", was always there for me as a professor, mentor, and a friend."
Matt McLeod, RD | Student and Intern
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