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January 22, 2026

Introducing the GSDA Member Spotlight! 

We are continuously inspired by our members and want to share their stories with you. Interested in being featured in the next Member Spotlight? Click here to submit your application! Read on to learn more about Bailey.

How did you come to pursue a career in nutrition? 

“After graduating from Colorado State University I had the opportunity to live in a small mountain town and work with a local non-profit organization in their food bank and nutrition education programming. I had a fabulous RD mentor and loved working in community nutrition. I then completed my masters and dietetic internship at Oregon State University and started my first RD position in outpatient nutrition counseling with SeaMar Community Health where I have been for the past two years.”

What do you love most about the work you do? 

“I have a passion for children’s nutrition education, specifically creating positive meal and food environments and aiding in food exploration. I enjoy counseling parents on strategies for feeding kids to reduce picky eating and foster healthy relationships with food.” 

What do you value most about your GSDA membership?

“The most valuable part of the GSDA membership for me is the community and connections I have made. As a new Seattle resident and newly credentialed RD, joining GSDA allowed me to meet and get to know other nutrition professionals in the area! Additionally, joining the GSDA board has provided me with the  opportunity to build skills that enhance my professional performance and build confidence!”