2025 NWRD -- At the Helm
2025 NWRD Program
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Filipino Kulinarya Cuisine and CKD
Keynote Speaker: Thessa Obrero Churillo, RD, CSR
Food Demo of Kidney-Friendly Filipino Cuisine
Aaron Verzosa - Co-Owner/Chef, Archipelago restaurant
Collaboration Cuisine
Social Work Supervisor/CKD Program Lead, Puget Sound Kidney Centers
Beyond Motivational Interviewing? Creative Ways to Teach Patients & Help Them Change
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition
The CKD Dietitian
Dialysis and Pregnancy
Staff Nephrologist, Valley Medical Center
The Complete Symphony: Valuing Every Role in Dialysis and Nutrition
Moderator: Katy Wilkins, RD
Retired Manager, Nutrition & Fitness Services, Northwest Kidney Centers
Friday, March 7, 2025
The Language of Healing: Connecting with Filipino Patients Beyond Medicine
Dr. Marinette Asuncion-Uy, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Calm Mind Center, LLC.
How to Talk About Food: Best Practices for Culturally Appropriate Conversations
Breana Killeen, MPH, RD (virtual)
Senior Food Editor, Food & Wine
Gout & Kidney Disease
Regional Medical Director, AMGEN
AI & Kidney Disease
CKD Program Lead/ Renal Dietitian, Puget Sound Kidney Centers
Dietary Sodium Intake in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Shifting Target?
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Washington Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology
Bridging the Transplant Divide: Challenges and Opportunities for Collaboration Between Renal Dietitians
Registered Dietitian, University of Washington
$250 - Two-Day Conference - LIVE In-Person
$170 - One-Day Conference - LIVE In-Person
$100 - Two-Day Conference - LIVE In-Person (U.S. Dietetic interns)
$100 - Two-Day Conference - LIVE In-Person (U.S. RD Retirees)
$50 - Thursday Evening - Networking Dinner
Networking Dinner:
Join us for Networking and a Filipino Kamayan-Inspired Dinner
at 6pm on Thursday, March 6th!
Baby Romaine Caesar, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing
Rolls and Butter
Chicken Adobo
Crispy Pork Belly
Kare Kare with Tofu*
Steamed White Rice
Green Beans, Eggplant, Squash Veggies
Mango Sago (tapioca balls)
Sliced Cantaloupe
Freshly Brewed Coffee and Teavana Teas and Iced Tea
*contains peanuts
(Additional Fee: Sign up and pay with registration)
Note: The conference will be held on the Ballroom Floor and is directly accessible from the parking garage. The "B" floor in the elevator is for Ballroom. The parking ticket payment machine will be available on the ballroom floor by the elevator before going to the parking garage.
MESSAGE FROM THE CDR:
"All approved continuing professional education ethics-related activities that address the Academy / CDR Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession must include the following statement prominently posted on its materials: 'The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) are not responsible for the provider’s interpretation of the Academy / CDR Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession or its enforcement as it relates to the scenarios and content presented in this activity.' - For more information, visit eatrightpro.org >>
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CREDITS (CPEUs):
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This program is seeking approval by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the following CPEUs:
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12 = Live Lectures
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1 = Live Posters
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Total CPEU 13