Events

GSDA NETWORKING EVENT:

Join GSDA and fellow nutrition professionals and students for an evening of connection at Stoup Brewing on Capitol Hill! This relaxed networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet peers, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships within the local dietetics community. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while engaging in light activities designed to spark conversation.

When: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in person
Where: Stoup Brewing 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please click here to RSVP so we can reserve space accordingly. Thank you!

GSDA CE EVENT:

Neurodivergent-Affirming Nutrition Counseling

In this webinar, Sara will explore how eating attitudes and behaviors are shaped by ADHD and autism and discuss common neurodivergent eating challenges. Sara will expand on neurodivergent-friendly strategies for addressing these issues through an anti-diet, size-inclusive lens. Together, we will examine how providers can create safe, supportive, neurodivergent-affirming spaces that aid clients in developing awareness and understanding of their unique brains.

When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (PST)

Where: Online (Zoom)

CEU: May be eligible for 1.0 credit

Cost: Free for members, $10 for WSAND Affiliate Members, $12 for non-member RDs

Members: Register via direct email from GSDA or link in February newsletter

Non-Members and Affiliate Members: Pay and register via the PayPal button below

GSDA BOOK CLUB EVENT:

A Book Club Conversation on Care, Culture, and Becoming a Better Practitioner

Deisgnated Host: Kana Ogaki

This interactive book club discussion, facilitated by the author, invites students to explore key themes from Decolonizing Wellness and reflect on how culture, identity, and power shape our ideas about health. Together, we’ll unpack common wellness messages, question where they come from, and think about what inclusive, liberatory care can look like in real-life practice. Students will connect the material to their lived experiences while also developing skills they can use as future practitioners—skills that help them build trust, practice cultural humility, and support clients in ways that feel grounded, respectful, and real.

Objectives

Explain what “decolonizing wellness” means in everyday life and apply these ideas to offer more inclusive, affirming care as future practitioners.
Describe how culture, identity, and stress shape health choices.
Spot harmful wellness messages and replace them with more supportive ones.

Speaker Bio

Dalia Kinsey, RD, LD, is the author of the award-winning Decolonizing Wellness, a dietitian, inclusive wellness specialist, and affirming wellness music producer who helps professionals deliver more inclusive, trauma-informed, and liberatory care. Dalia blends evidence-based nutrition, compassion, and social justice values to make healing accessible, joyful, and culturally resonant. Through their YouTube channel (@daliakinsey), Dalia extends this mission with music-driven education that empowers healthcare providers and the communities they serve. Their work centers accessibility, community care, and the belief that wellness should feel like a relief, not another chore.

When: Monday, April 6, 2026, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (PST)

Where: Online (Zoom)

CEU: Submitted for approval

Cost: Free for members, $10 WSAND Affiliate Members, $12 for non-member RDs

Members: Register via direct email from GSDA or link in February newsletter

Non-Members and Affiliate Members: Pay and register via the PayPal button below