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2025 Innovations in Nutrition In-Person Gathering
Nourishing Futures: Personal Growth Through Aging and Nutrition
Join us May 6-8, 2025 at the Drury Inn & Suites, West Des Moines, Iowa.
Hotel Information
Drury Inn and Suites
5505 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
Agenda
7
May
2025
Next Level Digital Nourishment: Leveraging AI for Encouraging Nutritional and Social Connection
Meet the speakers: Kris Baldwin and Kristi Elmore
Meet the Celebration Panel
Waupaca County
Megan Hintz, Aging Programs Supervisor
Waupaca County, ADRC
Watch their Lightning Talk!
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Melodee Harris, PhD, RN, Associate Professor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing
Watch their Lightning Talk!
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Kara Corsiglia, MPH, RD, LDN, Nutrition Innovation Specialist
AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Watch their Lightning Talk!
Humboldt Senior Resource Center, Inc
Tasha Romo, Director of Nutrition and Activities
Humboldt Senior Resource Center, Inc
Watch their Lightning Talk!
Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County
Denise Ferguson, RDN, MS, CDE, Administrator for Nutrition Services
Marion County Public Health Department
Watch their Lightning Talk!
New Opportunities, Inc.
Gariann Chiarella, Director of Senior Nutrition Services
New Opportunities, Inc.
AgeSpan
Kara Kajko (ky-ko), Nutrition Project Manager
AgeSpan (Formally Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley)
Watch the 2024 Summit Recap Video
Additional Hotel Information
Please make your reservations by Friday, April 4,2025to receive your group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rates and availability. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to your group number 10130891.
At Drury Hotels, we know you have enough to worry about when traveling. In addition to the great rate, our generous amenities will brighten your group’s day and make your journey easier.
• Complimentary Hot Breakfast - Enjoy scrambled eggs, oatmeal, fresh fruit, potatoes, pastries, the
all-important coffee and more. Hot, fresh, and, best of all, free. Free hot breakfast is served daily
from 6-9:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7-10 a.m. on weekends.
• Complimentary Evening Drinks and Snacks*-Join us from 5:30 p.m. –7:00 p.m. every evening to
enjoy complimentary hot food and cold beverages at our 5:30 Kickback®. The Hotel features a
rotating menu of hot food, beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi Throughout the Hotel - Get the score, check social networks or email family
members in the hotel!
• Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Fitness Center located on property
• Free onsite parking
• Hotel is within walking distance or a short driving distance to several restaurants and retail stores.