Why us

Meet our dietitian staffing team

These dietitian-focused experts bring specialized knowledge across recruiting, client services, operations, and clinical nutrition.

Leadership

  • Ryan Davis, MBA

    Chief Executive Officer

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    Ryan Davis, MBA

    Chief Executive Officer

    Time with company: 21 years

    Ryan watches over our numbers, works to foster an incredible corporate culture and analyzes trends to make decisions in the business.

    When he’s not in the office, you will probably find him in the mountains or out on the water.

  • Alicia Davis, RD

    President

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    Alicia Davis, RD

    President

    Time with company: 21 years

    Alicia Davis, RD, founded Dietitians On Demand in 2005 with a vision for flexible, people-first nutrition staffing, values that continue to shape the company’s culture, clinical standards, and nationwide impact today.

    She enjoys pickleball and gardening in her free time.

  • Lyndel Schuster, MS, RD, SHRM-CP

    Chief People Officer

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    Lyndel Schuster, MS, RD, SHRM-CP

    Chief People Officer

    Time with company: 7 years

    Lyndel oversees HR strategy, payroll, compliance, and business operations, keeping the people side and business side of the company running smoothly.

    She can talk payroll taxes and wine pairings with equal enthusiasm.

Recruitment

  • Janella Temple, PHR/SHRM-CP

    Senior Regional Account Manager

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    Janella Temple, PHR/SHRM-CP

    Senior Regional Account Manager

    Time with company: 11 years

    Janella connects skilled registered dietitians with meaningful opportunities while helping healthcare organizations maintain access to high-quality nutrition care.

    Her passion is traveling. Janella is a full-time worker and part-time wanderer. She says she has a desk job during the week and a window seat on weekends.

  • Jenn Tripodi, MS, RDN

    Regional Account Manager

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    Jenn Tripodi, MS, RDN

    Regional Account Manager

    Time with company: 3 years

    Jenn connects skilled registered dietitians with meaningful opportunities while helping healthcare organizations maintain access to high-quality nutrition care. knows how to expertly match dietitians to jobs they’ll love.

    She loves to travel and her favorite destination so far has been Tanzania!

  • Sarah Lemon

    Regional Account Manager

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    Sarah Lemon

    Regional Account Manager

    Time with company: 3 years

    Sarah connects skilled registered dietitians with meaningful opportunities while helping healthcare organizations maintain access to high-quality nutrition care.

    When she’s not in the office, Sarah enjoys strength training.

  • Brittany Driggers, MS, RD, CNSC

    Regional Account Manager

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    Brittany Driggers, MS, RD, CNSC

    Regional Account Manager

    Time with company: 3 years

    Brittany connects skilled registered dietitians with meaningful opportunities while helping healthcare organizations maintain access to high-quality nutrition care.

    She can ride a unicycle – which really has only ever proven useful when providing a fun fact.

  • Emily Adkisson, MS, RDN

    Recruiting Manager

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    Emily Adkisson, MS, RDN

    Recruiting Manager

    Time with company: 3 years

    Emily is a go-to contact for dietitians interested in working for Dietitians On Demand. She uses her clinical nutrition expertise to educate dietitians about a variety of job opportunities through our company.

    One fun fact about Emily: she’s lived in every U.S. time zone.

  • Sandy Ma, RD, LDN

    Recruiting Coordinator

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    Sandy Ma, RD, LDN

    Recruiting Coordinator

    Time with company: Newbie!

    Sandy is a go-to contact for dietitians interested in working for Dietitians On Demand. She uses her clinical nutrition expertise to educate dietitians about a variety of job opportunities through our company.

    She’s always planning her next adventure, and photographing the moments along the way.

Business Development

  • Kane Conwell

    Senior Business Development Manager

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    Kane Conwell

    Senior Business Development Manager

    Time with company: 7 years

    Kane manages the company’s national contract portfolio to solve their staffing needs. His deep industry knowledge allows him to expertly identify opportunities where our team can provide the right support.

    His favorite hobby is powerlifting.

  • Emily Manez, MS, RD, CNSC

    Business Development Manager

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    Emily Manez, MS, RD, CNSC

    Business Development Manager

    Time with company: 4 years

    Emily partners with clients on hiring strategies that improve placement success while also advocating for supportive work environments and strong scope-of-practice standards for dietitians.

    She enjoys tackling DIY projects on her more than 100-year old house.

  • Carinne Taylor

    Client Relations Manager

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    Carinne Taylor

    Client Relations Manager

    Time with company: 7 years

    Carinne manages client relationships for major accounts, ensuring responsive service, strategic support, and successful staffing outcomes.

    Whether she’s out for a run or keeping up with her kids, Carinne is always on the move. She also has a well-known fondness for pugs and hugs.

Operations & Finance

  • Debbie Talley, CPA

    Director of Finance

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    Debbie Talley, CPA

    Director of Finance

    Time with company: 6 years

    Debbie oversees Dietitians On Demand’s accounting and financial operations, keeping the numbers on track and ensuring everything stays compliant behind the scenes.

    She’s a proud grandmother, affectionately known as “Grandy” to her favorite little people.

  • Jessy Stanard

    Accounts Receivable Specialist

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    Jessy Stanard

    Accounts Receivable Specialist

    Time with company: 3 years

    Jessy oversees accounts receivable, partnering with clients and internal teams to ensure accurate billing and a smooth payment process.

    Outside of work, she loves discovering local food festivals, jet skiing, and making memories on the water.

  • Amanda Febish

    Operations Specialist

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    Amanda Febish

    Operations Specialist

    Time with company: 3 years

    Amanda is a whiz with the company’s systems and serves as a go-to resource for consultant dietitians, helping answer time card questions and supporting them throughout their assignments.

    In her free time, Amanda loves to travel.

  • Robin Holland

    Operations Specialist

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    Robin Holland

    Operations Specialist

    Time with company: 4 years

    Robin keeps our timecard and payroll systems running smoothly, helping ensure consultant dietitians are paid accurately and on time.

    She loves to cook and bake in her free time, especially her Oreo chocolate cake.

Human Resources

  • Portia Ford, SHRM-CP

    HR Manager

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    Portia Ford, SHRM-CP

    HR Manager

    Time with company: 6 years

    Portia leads employee benefits administration, supports field employees with HR needs, and manages the HR team to ensure smooth operations and exceptional employee support.

    She enjoys traveling, staying active, and exploring new fitness challenges in her free time.

  • Seanne Warfield

    HR Specialist

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    Seanne Warfield

    HR Specialist

    Time with company: 4 years

    Seanne keeps the onboarding process smooth for dietitians while also ensuring we are in compliance with client and state requirements.

    She has a passion for genealogy, she’s even helped friends create their family trees.

  • Amanda Spellman

    HR Specialist

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    Amanda Spellman

    HR Specialist

    Time with company: 3 years

    Amanda supports our consultant dietitians through onboarding and ensures employee records are accurate, organized, and up to date.

    She is a classically trained singer and horror movie enthusiast.

Marketing & Communications

  • Heidi Williams

    Director of Marketing

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    Heidi Williams

    Director of Marketing

    Time with company: 12 years

    Heidi leads the company’s event planning and sponsorship initiatives while also managing the website and SEO strategy to help connect more dietitians and healthcare organizations with our services.

    She enjoys spending time in the kitchen baking cookies, cakes, and homemade rolls.

  • Carly McPherson

    Director of Communications

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    Carly McPherson

    Director of Communications

    Time with company: 11 years

    Carly drives the company’s social media presence and leads content creation across platforms, from graphics and infographics to blogs and email campaigns.

    Outside of marketing, she has a passion for interior decorating and played a key role in transforming our corporate office into a beautiful, welcoming space.

  • Kristen Herceg, MS, RD, LD, CNSC

    Clinical Education Manager

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    Kristen Herceg, MS, RD, LD, CNSC

    Clinical Education Manager

    Time with company: 1 year

    Kristen oversees and directs creation of education resources. As part of this role, she oversees a team of subject matter experts.

    Kristen loves to travel and try local dishes, she has visited 30+ countries, and even lived in Italy for two years!

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