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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice

Address

335 Randolph Ave
Suite 210
St. Paul, MN
55124

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Board

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 148.621-148.633
Enabled: 07-01-1994
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Ruth Grendahl
(651) 201-2764
CHAIR
Donna Gjesvold
(612) 873-7704
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Staff Contact
Ruth Grendahl
Ruth.Grendahl@state.mn.us
(651) 201-2764
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
Donna Gjesvold
donna.gjesvold@hcmed.org
(612) 873-7704
Yes
Membership
The board consists of seven members including two licensed dietitians with at least three years of dietetic practice in Minnesota; two licensed nutritionists with at least three years of practice in Minnesota; and three public members as defined in M.S. 214.02. Two public members must be consumers of nutrition care services or caregivers of those utilizing such services. A person may not be appointed to serve more than two consecutive terms.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $75.00
  • Other Compensation: Authorized $75.00 per diem per meeting.

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - yes
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary
The board licenses dietitians and nutritionists, investigates violations, conducts hearings and adopts rules.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY


Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Meeting Frequency: The board shall hold at least 2 regular meetings each year

Meetings are held at:
Board Office


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 3800.00
Total Appropriations: $217,000.00
Appropriations Description: Special Revenue Fund
Fiscal Year Expenses: $210,000.00

Expenses Description:

Staffing, Office Space, IT Services, Board member reimbursement, office supplies and equipment
Open Positions (0)
No Open Positions
NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Ms. Karen Holtmeier MPH,RD,LN Licensed Nutritionist 8/6/2025
Susan Estes Public Member 7/17/2025
Mr Joel Peterson Public Member 8/4/2025
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Direct Appointments
 No Direct Appointments were found.
Current Members (7)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Licensed Dietitian
Licensed Dietitian #1
Governor
Ms Donna Gjesvold RDN, LD
Filled
08/01/2027
Licensed Dietitian #2
Governor
Marjory Humbert
Filled
08/01/2028
Licensed Nutritionist
Licensed Nutritionist
Governor
Ms. Karen Holtmeier MPH,RD,LN
Filled
07/31/2029
Licensed Nutritionist #2
Governor
Marcie Vaske
Filled
08/01/2026
Public Member
Public Member #1
Governor
Susan Estes
Filled
08/27/2029
Public Member #2
Governor
Christine Rice
Filled
08/01/2027
Public Member #3
Governor
Ms Susan Marshall
Filled
08/01/2026
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