Emily R. Beaird MS, RD, LD, CHES, CDE
Instructor and Graduate Advisor

Education:
Master of Science in Health Education with Psycho-social emphasis – University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition – University of Alabama

CDR Certifications:
Registered Dietitian ( RD ) - Commission on Dietetic Registration ( CDR ), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association
Licensed Dietitian ( LD ) - Commission on Dietetic Registration ( CDR ). The credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association

Certifications:
Certified Health Education Specialist ( CHES ) - The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. ( NCHEC )
Certified Diabetes Educator ( CDE ) - The National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators ( NCBDE )

Affiliations:
Mobile District Dietetic Association ( MDDA )
American Dietetic Association ( ADA )
American Association of Diabetes Educators ( AADE )

Research and Areas of Interests:
Diabetes Education
Community Nutrition Education
Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine – research focused on the early detection, prevention, treatment, and reversal of age-related decline.

Other Activities:
Design and implement Nutrition and Health Education for Our Neighborhood Healthcare Clinic Grant
• Dumas Wesley Community Center
• 15 Place
• USA Medical Center