January 2026 Webinar Series Information

The January 2026 webinar topics and summaries are listed below.  The cost to attend each webinar is $10 per webinar, or register for all three in January and only pay $25. 

CEUs have been approved for each session and NCAND will record the sessions we have permission to record.  Any recordings of a session will only be shared with meeting registrants.  Registration for each webinar ends, 30 minutes before the webinar is slated to start.

You will receive an email 48 hours before the scheduled webinar(s) you registered for with the meeting link.  Please note, the registration fee must be paid prior to the link being sent.

Topic: IDEA
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
12:00 -1:00 pm
Webinar

*Approved for 1.0 CPEU

"The Power of Perspective: How Lived Experience Strengthens Professional Practice" - Drew Hemler, MSc, RD, CDN, FAND 

Lecture Summary: Our identities shape how we listen, teach, and lead. This session invites dietitians to reflect on how personal and community lived experiences, our own and our clients’, can strengthen care, education, and leadership. Through story, evidence, and practical tools, participants will explore cultural humility, reflective practice, and concordant care to build trust, relevance, and outcomes across settings. You’ll leave with simple, repeatable practices to translate perspective into impact.

Topic: Entrepreneurship & Business
Friday, January 23, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Webinar

*Approved for 1.0 CPEUs

"The Client Journey: Converting Interest Into Paying Clients" – Mari Milenkovic, MBA

Lecture Summary: Getting potential clients to notice you is just the first step - what happens next determines whether they actually book with you. Many dietitians struggle with turning interest into action, leaving potential clients stuck in the “thinking about it” stage. In this session, we’ll map out your client journey, identify bottlenecks that may be preventing bookings, and explore simple strategies to move potential clients toward saying “yes” with confidence.

Past Webinars:

Topic: Clinical
Friday, January 9, 2026 
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Webinar

*Approved for 1.0 CPEU

“Speaking the Same Language: Strengthening Interprofessional Collaboration for RDs” - Stacy Pelekhaty, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC

Lecture Summary: Registered Dietitians often work in inter-professional teams, but struggle to communicate their expertise and perspective in ways that cross disciplinary lines. This lecture will discuss communication barriers and practical solutions to improve nutrition advocacy at the bedside.