The Council

The Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council is comprised of five members appointed by the Florida Board of Medicine:

• Three licensed dietitian/nutritionists
• One licensed nutrition counselor
• One consumer member who is 60 years of age or older.

Apply to Serve on the Council

• Download and complete the member questionnaire
• Submit the completed questionnaire to:
  Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition Office
  4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C05
  Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255
• Contact the council office at with any questions

Application Review Process and Deadlines

• Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
• Perspective applicants may use term ending dates to determine pending vacancies.
• Your completed questionnaire will be reviewed by the council during one of its regularly scheduled meetings. The council will make recommendations to the Florida Board of Medicine. The board will determine the meeting date(s) on which it will consider council member candidates and make final appointments.
• Candidates selected for review will receive notice of the meeting at which their application will be considered.

Helpful resources and information for council memebers are available on the Division of Medical Quality Assurance's (MQA) board member website. 

Since this council serves as a "quasi-judicial" entity on licensure issues, contact with the members may cause the members to be recused from administrative proceedings. Staff will direct inquiries, when appropriate to the full council for review. All correspondence and inquiries should be directed to:

Dietetic and Nutrition Practice Council
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255

Professional Members

Dr. Claudia C. Rivero, LDN, RDN
Weston
Term Ends: 10/06/2027

Carol H. Elliott, RDN, LDN, FAND
Ormond Beach
Term Ends: 06/05/2024

Kelly Jones, MS, MA,LDN, CNS
Boynton Beach
Term Ends:10/02/2024

Janet S. McKee, MS, RDN,CSG, LD/N, DAPWCA
Orlando
Term Ends: 06/17/2028

Consumer Member

Rebecca L. McKinnon
Boca Raton
Term Ends: 06/03/2026 

Staff

Allen Hall - Executive Director
Responsibilities: Handles the administration of seven professions, including legislative and budget issues.

Brielle Clark - Regulatory Supervisor
Responsibilities: Supervises Dietetic/Nutrition staff and administrative support staff. Available when other staff members are out of the office.

Ardasha Hardy - Regulatory Specialist II Team Lead
Responsibilities: Processes applications for licensure for the Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council and prepares agendas for the Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council’s quarterly meetings. This position also serves as back up processer for the Boards of Psychology, School Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Electrolysis, Respiratory Care, and Physical Therapy. Submits eligible applicants for examination and runs reports for processing. Back up to front desk personnel as needed.

Vacant - Regulatory Specialist II
Responsibilities: Answering all calls for the Medical Therapies Unit, processes applications for licensure for the Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council and back up processor for the Boards of Psychology, School Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Electrolysis, Respiratory Care, and Physical Therapy. Processes all mail for the unit and runs daily reports. Assists with other duties, as needed.