Monday, March 16, 2026
Opening Remarks and a Conversation with Editors of Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals, 7th Edition
- Moderator: Jessica Garay, Ph.D., RDN, CSSD, CSCS, FAND
- Speakers: Hope Barkoukis, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND and Melissa L. Brown, PhD, RD, CSSD, LD
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Mindful Nutrition: Nine Strategies for Peak Cognitive Performance (Approved for (1) CPEU)
- Moderator: Elizabeth L. Abbey, PhD, RDN, CDN
- Speaker: Jenna Stedman, DCN, RD, CSSD
Post Session Breakout - Networking with Author of Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals, 7th Edition - Elizabeth L. Abbey, PhD, RDN, CDN
Discussion with Sol Orwell, Co-Founder of Examine.com
SPACE
Discussion with members of SHPN's 2025-26 Executive Committee
- Chair: Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD
- Chair-elect / Policy & Advocacy Leader (PAL): Jessica Garay, Ph.D., RDN, CSSD, CSCS, FAND
- Nominating Committee Chair: Trevor Petrucci RD, CSCS, CISSN, USAW-L1
- SHPN Symposium 2026 Chair: Stephanie Horvath, MAED, MS, RDN, CSSD
- Content Expert Committee Director: Paige Crawford, MS, RD, CSSD
- Social Media Coordinator: Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RD, CSSD
- Networking Events Director: Marni Shoemaker, PhD, RD, LN, CSCS, USAW-1
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Protein for Performance: From Barbells to Ballet and Growth Spurts to Gold Medals (Approved for (1) CPEU)
- Moderator: Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, FAND
- Speaker: David Church, Ph.D.
Post Session Breakout - Networking and how Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals, 7th Edition can support you in working with athletes - Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, FAND
RDNs Breaking the Ice: Practical Strategies for Implementing Nutrition Education in Youth Athlete Settings (Approved for (1) CPEU)
- Moderator: Roberta Anding, MS, RD/LD, CDCES, FAND
- Speakers: Diane M. DellaValle, PhD, RDN, LDN, and Emma Becker, MS Applied Nutrition & Dietetics Student
Post Session Breakout - Networking with Author of Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals, 7th Edition - Roberta Anding, MS, RD/LD, CDCES, FAND
The Perplexed Parent: Conversation Considerations for Providers when Supporting Parents of Female Athletes with Eating Disorders (Approved for (1) CPEU)
- Moderator: Christina Scribner, MS, RDN, CEDS, NBHWC
- Speakers: Kelsey A. Varzeas, PhD, LMHC, CMPC and Alyson Gaylord, MS, RD
Post Session Breakout - Networking with Author of Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals, 7th Edition - Christina Scribner, MS, RDN, CEDS, NBHWC
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Revisiting the IADMS (International Association for Dance Medicine & Science) Dance Practice Guidelines: Current Trends and Emerging Perspectives
- Moderator: Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD
- Speakers: Jasmine Challis BSc MRes RD (SENR) and Mackinsey K. Shahan, PhD, RDN
Fueling Self-Supported Female Athletes from Preteen to Postmenopausal (Approved for (1) CPEU)
- Moderator: Kaneen Gomez-Hixson, MS, RDN, CSSD, CD-N
- Speaker: Dawn Lundin, MS, RD
Post Session Breakout - Networking with Author of Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals, 7th Edition - Kaneen Gomez-Hixson, MS, RDN, CSSD, CD-N
Post Natal Sports Nutrition and Optimization with Healthy Expectations (Approved for (1) CPEU)
- Moderator: Stephanie Hubert, MS, MAEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN
- Speakers: Abby Bange, LMHC, RD, Alison Naney (Owner, Cascade Endurance) and Sam Naney (Athletic Trainer & Owner, Cascade Endurance)
Closing Session - Overview of SHPN Member Benefits E3 Sports Nutrition Mentoring, Mentor Match, and E3 CaseLab Programs and Closing Remarks
- Speakers: Kate Davis, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, Christa Smith, MCN, RDN, CSSD, LD, Linda Samuels, MS, RD, LDN, FAND, Stephanie Hubert, MS, MAEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD and Jessica Garay, Ph.D., RDN, CSSD, CSCS, FAND