Mary Martin Nordness, M.A., R.D., L.D., CHES
Southeast United Dairy Industry Association
Mary Martin Nordness is a registered dietitian, certified health educator and currently serves as a spokesperson for National Dairy Council. She also is Nutrition Communications Director for the Southeast Dairy Association. Prior to coming to work for the Dairy Association, Mary Martin had extensive experience as a medical nutrition therapist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. While serving as community wellness coordinator, Mary Martin appeared in numerous media segments and has more than eight years experience in front of cameras.
Mary Martin received her Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. She completed her dietetic internship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and earned a Master of Arts degree in kinesiology and health sciences from
Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. She is an active member of the American Dietetic Association’s Nutrition Entrepreneurs and the North Alabama district dietetic association.
At the dairy association, Mary Martin creates media topics and enjoys helping busy moms with easy meal solutions. Mary Martin serves as regional media representative and conducts television, radio and print interviews throughout the southeast. Nationally, Mary Martin has been interviewed for WebMD and Teen Vogue, Cooking Light and Eating Well magazines.