Charleston-Trident Dietetic Association

The Charleston Trident Dietetic Association (CTDA) serves current Academy members in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. This District includes Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties. CTDA meets at least once a month from August through May for CEU events and opportunities for networking, professional development, social interaction, and community volunteerism.

2025-2026 CTDA Registration Form 

Membership
Membership Fees:

  • $40 professional membership ($45 after the CTDA Kick Off)
  • $15 student membership
  • $10 retired professional

CTDA Membership Form.

If you are a SCAND member in a county within the CTDA and would like to be added to our listerserv, please email our secretary at [email protected].

Upcoming Events
To learn more about CTDA events and Charleston-area dietitians, become a fan of CTDA on Facebook and CTDA Instagram!


2025-2026 Board Members 

Danielle Lee (President)
Natalie Rucks (Past-President)
Kaleigh Nolen (Education Chair)
Heather Baracco (Treasurer)
Kaitlyn Holland (Secretary)
Tonya Turner  (Policy Liaison) 
Elizabeth Ruhlin (Community Outreach and Diversity Chair)
Natalie Cousins (Intern Liaison)
Mackenzie Miller  (Nomination Chair)
Savannah Weeks (Education Chair Elect)

 

2024-2025 Award Recipients

Outstanding Dietitian of the Year: Nina Crowley
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year: Kylie Deice
Emerging Dietetic Leader: Katy Flowers
Outstanding Dietetics Student: Alex McNair