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On behalf of the College of Health Professions at Rosalind Franklin University, I am proud to announce our 2023 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year:
Nancy Z. Farrell Allen, MS, RDN, FAND '11
I had the honor of presenting Nancy with her award at the CHP awards reception on campus May 31st.
Established in 2014, the Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented for the meritorious contributions of a CHP Alumnus to the respective profession, academic program, College of Health Professions, or Rosalind Franklin University, and to recognize the impact of the recipient’s work and leadership in the area of patient care, research, teaching, health services administration or healthcare innovation.
 Nancy Z. Farrell Allen, MS, RDN, FAND '11 (left) and CHP Dean Lisa Dutton, PT, PhD '93As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Nancy is owner and CEO of Farrell Dietitian Services, a Medical Nutrition Therapy private practice in Fredericksburg, VA. She works as a team with local health care providers, counseling individuals on a variety of medical nutrition needs, such as cardiology, eating disorders, food allergies, gastroenterology, gastric bypass surgery, pediatrics, and sports nutrition.
Nancy received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, and completed her dietetic internship program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She received a Master of Science degree in Nutrition Education from Rosalind Franklin University in 2011. She is also an adjunct instructor in the Nutrition department at RFU, where she generously shares her expertise with students. Boasting more than 40 years of experience in clinical, industry and private practice, Nancy wears many hats including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National media spokesperson. In this role, she communicates food, nutrition and health messages on radio, TV and in print media. Nancy serves on US Congressman Rob Wittman’s Health Advisory Council. She continues to be involved with local, state and federal legislators promoting nutrition public policy. She has served as nutrition advisor on former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine’s Health Reform Commission Work Group, and recently completed serving on former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe's Council on Bridging the Nutritional Divide.
The impact of her work extends well beyond her own successful nutrition practice into education, health coaching, communication, counseling and patient care. Congratulations, Nancy!
 Lisa Dutton, PT, PhD
Dean, College of Health Professions Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
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