TSDA Officers
Historian: Janna Phifer
Abilene Christian University Abilene, Texas
jtp09a@acu.edu
Janna Phifer is a senior at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Upon graduation, Janna plans to enroll in a dietetic internship and become a Registered Dietitian. Janna hopes to make a difference in the field of dietetics through research and innovation by pursuing a graduate degree, and eventually her PhD. Janna has served as ACU's Student Dietetic Association President, and has devoted many hours volunteering in the community, as well as chaired and worked with various committees and partnered with community organizations to raise money for student development in the field of dietetics. She has traveled to Togo, West Africa as part of a medical mission team to accomplish nutrition research on children in local villages. She has also worked as a teacher's assistant in anatomy and nutrition labs. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, photography, camping and mountain biking.
Vice-President: Brittney Camarillo
Texas A&M University
twirler08@neo.tamu.edu
Vice President- Brittney Camarillo is a senior member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2012! After earning a bachelor's of science in nutritional sciences at Texas A&M University, she plans to complete a dietetic internship in a coordinated graduate program in hopes of becoming a Registered Dietitian. Brittney loves nutrition! She believes that serving others through nutrition will give her the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Brittney also enjoys baking, twirling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Secretary: Samantha Gerbine
Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas
sv1036@txstate.edu
Samantha Gerbine is a a senior at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. She has two boys (ages 3 years and 4 months), and will be graduating in May. She plans to go into a Dietetic Internship next fall and continue with dietetics. Samantha chose nutrition because she feels that everything in our bodies can be traced back to our diet and that our diet can cure the majority of our ailments.
Treasurer: Mirta Parra
Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas
m.parra@tcu.edu
Mirta Parra is a senior at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas and is currently in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. She is an aspiring RD and hopes to focus her practice on Family Nutrition. After gaining some experience after she graduates, Mirta would like to continue her education and attain a Master's degree that relates to her area of practice. In her spare time, Mirta enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering out in the community, and playing tennis.
Historian: Emily McCallum
Abilene Christian University Abilene, Texas
eam07a@acu.edu
Emily McCallum is a senior at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Upon graduation, Emily plans to enroll in a dietetic internship to become a Registered Dietitian. Future career aspirations include working in pediatric oncology at Children's Hospital and one day, teach at the University level, spreading her love of nutrition to aspiring dietitians. Emily's goal is to serve others through everything she does. Hobbies include cooking, sports, volunteering in her community, and being with her family.
Faculty Advisor: Martha Rew, MS, RD/LD
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
mrew@twu.edu
Martha Rew has been a registered and licensed dietitian who graduated with a master's degree from Louisiana State University. She has been employed by Texas Woman's University for twenty years and serves as an Associate Clinical Professor and Dietetic Internship Director. She has served as President of the Dallas Dietetic Association, Vice-President of Texas Dietetic Association, and Director of the TDA Foundation. She is a past recipient of the TDA Outstanding Educator Award and the TWU and College of Health Sciences Distinction in Service Awards. She teaches undergraduate students and directs the graduate level internship program. Her role as Liaison is to guide the officers of TSDA to become effective leaders and promote the growth and stability of TSDA.