Session Speaker: Alabama Dietetic Assoication Annual Conference 2025

Reignited Passion: Reflections from the ALDA Conference in Huntsville

As I stood in front of fellow dietitians and nutrition professionals at the 2025 ALDA Conference in Huntsville, Alabama, I felt a sense of pride and purpose that words can hardly capture. Being a session speaker for this year's event, themed "Ignite Your Potential," was both an honor and a deeply inspiring experience—one that truly reminded me why I chose this profession in the first place.

From March 21–23, 2025, many Alabama RDNs gathered to share, learn, and grow together. As the Alabama Delegate, I felt a renewed sense of responsibility and joy in representing our small RDN community. But more than that, I felt reconnected—with my colleagues, my calling, and the future of our field.

This conference wasn’t just about lectures and learning—it was a celebration of who we are and who we’re becoming as dietitians. Each session brought fresh perspectives and powerful stories that stirred something in all of us. For me personally, it reignited my drive. The energy in the room, the genuine conversations, the collaborative spirit—it reminded me why I fell in love with this work.

To every dietitian I met in Huntsville: thank you. Thank you for your passion, your professionalism, and your openness. This conference left me not just inspired, but deeply grateful to be an Alabama dietitian.

Here’s to continuing to ignite our potential—together.

— Dr. Janie Clay

ALDA State Delegate