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Welcome to the Coordinating Body Homepage for the ADCES Virginia Network!

This group represents and supports members and groups throughout our state. We encourage you to look around, join in discussions and participate. Just use the links below to start networking with your peers!

Thank you for joining us at the Virginia CB ADCES Annual Conference - Diabetes 360: Mind, Body, and Science of Care!

(stay tuned for information for 2026!)

The 2025 committee would like to thank the speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making this possible!

Congratulations to Dana Burns, D.N.P., FNP-BC, BC-ADM, the 2026 Virginia Diabetes Care and Education Specialist of the Year!

 

Our sponsors for 2025!

To discover more about our Platinum Sponsor,  Insulet, and their newest Omnipod innovations, please visit their website here!

Volunteer Resource Center

National Leaders Network

2025 Board

Chair: Mara Fiorio, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDCES

Past Chair: Susan De Abate, RN, MSN, EDd, CDCES [Eastern VA]

Co-Chair: Kimberly D. Miller, DNP, APRN-CNS, BC-ADM, CDCES [Central VA]

Treasurer: Viola Holmes, MS, RD, CDCES [Central VA]

Advocacy Liaison: Kathlin Gordon, RD, CDCES [Eastern VA]

Membership: Kelly Harvey, MS, RDN, CDCES [Eastern VA]

CB Education/Virginia State Meeting Chair: Hannah Winston, MS, RDN, CDCES 

At Large: Juanita Daugherty, RN, CDCES, [Mountain Region] ?

At Large: Holly Huffman, RN, CDCES 

LNG Mentor: Sharon Easter, RN, CDCES [Eastern VA] ?

Technology Liaison: Hannah Winston, MS, RDN, CDCES 

VDC Liaison: open

Disaster Preparedness Chair: Theresa Simmons, RPh [Central VA]

Incoming 2026 Board

Chair: Mara Fiorio, DNC, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDCES

Past Chair: Susan De Abate, RN, MSN, EDd, CDCES [Eastern VA]

Co-Chair: Hannah Winston, MS, RDN, CDCES

Treasurer: Viola Holmes, MS, RD, CDCES [Central VA]

Advocacy Liaison: Kathlin Gordon, RD, CDCES [Eastern VA]

Membership: Kelly Harvey, MS, RDN, CDCES [Eastern VA]

CB Education/Virginia State Meeting Chair: Kimberly D. Miller, DNP, APRN-CNS, BC-ADM, CDCES [Central VA]

At Large: Holly Huffman, RN, CDCES 

LNG Mentor: Sharon Easter, RN, CDCES [Eastern VA] ?

Technology Liaison: Hannah Winston, MS, RDN, CDCES 

VDC Liaison: open

Disaster Preparedness Chair: Theresa Simmons, RPh [Central VA]

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Eastern VA LNG -Chair, Carrie Palamarchuck, RD, CDCES
Central VA LNG - Chair - Lorrie Rilko, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CNE 

Mountain Region LNG - Chair, Martie Slaughter, RDN, LD, FAND, CDCES

Contact your area LNG Chair or LNG Mentor Sharon Easter for inquiries about our LNGs.

Interested in volunteering or becoming a member of CB or LNG? 

Please contact CB Chair Mara Fiorio for more information!

*Monthly ZOOM conference call - 3rd Thursday of each month* 5-6 pm 

*Any ADCES member in Virginia area - is invited to attend monthly CB calls!   

*See Event Posts, Discussion Posts & blogs for upcoming events!
VA CB National Board Liaison: Christine (Chris) Memering

Chris Memering, MSN, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES

CMemering@carolinaeasthealth.com

Latest Discussions

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    Peer Support Resource for Adults Living With Type 1 ...

    By: Kelly Dawes , 14 hours ago
    Posted in: Virginia Coordinating Body

    Hello, My name is Kelly Dawes, and I'm reaching out to introduce myself and share a peer-support resource that may be of interest to the ADCES community in Virginia. I'm a member of ADCES and the founder and executive director of Grownup T1Ds, a 501(c)(3) ...

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    Free Webinar - Nutritional Counseling and Considerations ...

    By: Erika Eringis , 5 days ago
    Posted in: Virginia Coordinating Body

    Nutritional Counseling and Considerations When Using Obesity Medications Event Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Event Time: 1 – 2 PM EST Join Dr. Colleen Tewksbury for a deep dive into counseling patients regarding nutrition ...

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    Join us for the webinar: Beyond the Game (1 CEU)

    By: Lorraine Rilko , 11 days ago
    Posted in: Virginia Coordinating Body

    Register to attend; https://www.adces.org/education/events/unlisted-detail/beyond-the-game-my-journey-with-type-1-diabetes-on-the-gridiron Members- Free, Non-members $10 Hope to see you there! ------------------------------ Lorraine "Lorrie" Rilko, ...

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    Free Webinar - Dexcom G7 15 Day: Empowering transformation ...

    By: Erika Eringis , 18 days ago
    Posted in: Virginia Coordinating Body

    Dexcom G7 15 Day: Empowering transformation through innovation This webinar, sponsored by Dexcom, will encompass an introduction to the G7 15 Day CGM, the latest Dexcom innovations, practical applications and key features that can ...

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    January 2026 EVADCES Meeting Invite-Please Join Us! ...

    By: Savannah Risch , 21 days ago
    Posted in: Virginia Coordinating Body

    Good evening and Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. We are excited to announce our first members meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 , at 6:00 PM , hosted at The Butcher's Son in Virginia Beach ...

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    Action Alert - MNT Act

    By: Andrea McCarty , one month ago
    Posted in: Virginia Coordinating Body

    We have added a new action alert reintroduction of the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act for this Congress. Please visit the Legislative Action Center to take action. The MNT Act was reintroduced in the 119th Congress just before the Thanksgiving ...

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    Free Webinar - Ketones and DKA: Are they a bigger problem ...

    By: Erika Eringis , one month ago
    Posted in: Virginia Coordinating Body

    Ketones and DKA: Are they a bigger problem than we know? This webinar, sponsored by Abbott, aims to raise awareness among healthcare professionals about the risks, prevalence, and management of DKA, with a focus on ketone monitoring ...

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    RE: Cornerstones4Care pamphlets to donate

    By: Jennifer Lyons , 2 months ago
    Posted in: Virginia Coordinating Body

    Thank you everyone, I have found a taker! Jenn Lyons ------------------------------ Jennifer Lyons RD,RDN RDN, LDN, CDE Alexandria VA ------------------------------

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    RE: Cornerstones4Care pamphlets to donate

    By: Vickie RAMSEY , 2 months ago
    Posted in: Virginia Coordinating Body

    Hi I am interested in the pamphlets if they are still available. ------------------------------ Vickie RAMSEY LPN LPN Clinch River Health Service Castlewood VA (276)467-7046 ------------------------------

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    RE: Cornerstones4Care pamphlets to donate

    By: Shannon Luisa , 2 months ago
    Posted in: Virginia Coordinating Body

    Hi there - I am interested, is there any materials in different languages? I am in the DMV area, Alexandria. ------------------------------ Shannon Luisa RN FQHC Nurse Liaison Fairfax County Health Dept Alexandria VA (571)205-1526 ---------------- ...

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    Cornerstones4Care pamphlets to donate

    By: Jennifer Lyons , 2 months ago
    Posted in: Virginia Coordinating Body

    I have a large collection of the Cornerstones4Care pamphlets (Carb Counting and Meal Planning, Diabetes Medications, Supporting Someone with diabetes, and Blood Sugar Diary/Staying on Track) that I no longer need and would like to donate. If you are interested ...

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    Please Join Us for EVADCES Holiday Party

    By: Savannah Risch , 2 months ago
    Posted in: Virginia Coordinating Body

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