College Staff

Executive Director and Registrar

Amanda Connors, RD

Amanda serves as the Executive Director and Registrar of the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists, providing strategic leadership and overseeing the full scope of the College’s operations to ensure effective regulation in the public interest. Amanda can be reached at registrar@nscdn.ca.

Deputy Registrar

Nicole MacPherson

Nicole is the Deputy Registrar of the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists. In this role, Nicole oversees the College’s registration and licensing processes and leads key regulatory programs, including the Continuing Competency Program. Nicole is on leave from May 1, 2025, to September 2026.

Registration Coordinator

Monica Rodriguez, RD

Monica is the Registration Coordinator (term) at the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists. In this role, Monica supports and manages the registration and licensing processes for both applicants and registrants. Monica can be reached at registration@nscdn.ca.

Practice Advisor

Rachel Hilts, RD

Rachel is the Practice Advisor at the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists. In this role, Rachel offers guidance on professional standards and regulatory requirements, supporting registrants in delivering safe, ethical, and competent care. The Practice Advisor also responds to practice-related inquiries and helps promote a clear understanding of regulatory expectations. Rachel can be reached at practice@nscdn.ca.

Please forward your questions or concerns to info@nscdn.ca. Meetings are available by appointment.