Rosa K Hand, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND is an associate professor in the Department of Nutrition at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio. Her research in dietetics staffing has led to an extensive publication/presentation list and recognition as the Ohio Research Dietitian of the Year for 2020. Dr. Hand is passionate about teaching research skills and evidence-based practice to aspiring and practicing RDNs. She serves in leadership roles at the local, state, and national level, including as chair of the Commission on Dietetic Registration and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Renal Nutrition.