Diabetes Alliance of Idaho
About The DAI |
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The Diabetes Alliance of Idaho (DAI) is an independent, volunteer organization consisting of individuals and agencies dedicated to the prevention and reduction of the personal and public impact of diabetes in Idaho’s communities. The DAI works together to improve access to quality health care, increase awareness and support through education, and reduce diabetes complications for those challenged with diabetes in Idaho. The DAI includes representatives from the general public, local health departments, universities, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and a variety of community-based, voluntary, health and professional organizations. Membership is open to individuals and organizations with an interest in diabetes prevention and care.
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Our Executive Committee
| Dorothy PlazaCHAIRDorothy Plaza is a Registered Nurse, National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) lifestyle coach and the DTTAC Master Trainer Select for Idaho. Dorothy is excited to serve as Chair of the Diabetes Alliance of Idaho and use her knowledge and experience to better serve Idaho's communities. She believes passionately in diabetes prevention and works to aid DPP programs around the state of Idaho in preventing diabetes in their communities. Dorothy holds a BS in Nursing from Lewis and Clark State College and is certified by Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center at Emory University, Atlanta as a Master Trainer Select. She resides in Moscow, Idaho with her husband and enjoys spending time with her two children, their spouses and 6 grandchildren. |
| Chuck MalloyCHAIR ELECTChuck Malloy is a retired journalist, but apparently, he didn't get the memo about retiring. For the last seven years, he has been writing a weekly political column that goes to a number of newspapers in Idaho -- including Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Twin Falls and Nampa. During his career, which spans more than 50 years, he has worked for several newspapers in Idaho -- including the Idaho Statesman, the Post Register and the Moscow-Pullman Daily News -- where he started his career. Chuck had several other stops along the way in the newspaper field -- Pine Bluff, Arkansas; San Antonio, Texas; New Albany, Indiana; and Anderson, Indiana. Outside of the newspaper field, he worked as a press secretary to former Arkansas Congressman Ed Bethune and served as communication adviser for the Idaho House Republican caucus. Chuck says that writing columns is his hobby but promoting diabetes awareness is his passion. |
| Richard BeveridgeTREASURERBBA in Accounting from Boise State University MBA from Idaho State University Retired Certified Public Accountant with over 45 years of accounting experience in Non-profits, higher education, healthcare, taxation and general business consulting. Experience includes serving on several local non-profit boards including Chairman of the Idaho Chapter of the American Red Cross.
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| Nikki TelfordSECRETARYNikki Telford graduated from the University of Idaho in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science, Nutrition option. After graduation, Nikki was hired by Eat Smart Idaho with the University of Idaho Extension. During her time with Eat Smart Idaho, she taught nutrition and physical activity classes to limited income adults, youth, and families. In 2019, Nikki accepted a Family and Consumer Science Coordinator position at the University of Idaho Extension office in Ada County. Nikki was trained by Dorothy Plaza as a Diabetes Prevention Program Facilitator and Healthy Lifestyle Coach and has been co-teaching Diabetes Prevention Program ever since. Nikki was born and raised in Idaho. She enjoys traveling, hiking, rafting, paddle boarding, and camping with her husband and chocolate lab. |
| Katrina ThompsonEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Katrina Thompson joined the Diabetes Alliance of Idaho in September as a board member and begins her role as executive director in January 2023. Thompson owns Collab Marketing Agency and works with small to mid-size businesses to strategize and monetize their marketing, communications, public relations, and digital efforts. Previously Thompson served as marketing and communications director for Your Health Idaho and Idaho Housing and Finance Association. Her work spans the health care, finance and housing, engineering and construction, and biotech industries. Thompson holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Boise State University. |
2022 BOARD MEMBERS Elaine Nguyen, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, BCACP, Assistant Professor, Idaho State University Nanci Jenkins, MS, RDN, LD, Health Specialist, Idaho Division of Public Health Bridget Morrisroe-Aman, LMSW, Extension Educator, Assistant Professor, University of Idaho Beth Patten, MS, BSN, RN, CDCES, Clinical Quality Educator, Syringa Hospital & Clinics Ashley Rundle, BS, CHES, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Program Specialist |