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An accredited Dietetic Internship created by you, for you. 
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Meet the KADDI Leadership | Experts Guiding the Future of Dietetics

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Team

The Keith & Associates Distance Dietetic Internship (KADDI) is led by an accomplished, multidisciplinary team of professionals dedicated to shaping the next generation of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. With decades of combined experience in clinical practice, higher education, public health, and nutrition entrepreneurship, our leadership offers unmatched mentorship, academic excellence, and professional guidance.

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President

Sandra Keith

MPH, RDN, LD

Sandra Keith, MPH, RD, LD, graduated from Baylor University’s dietetic internship and received her master's in public health from the University of Oklahoma. She is the president of Keith & Associates, Inc. which she founded in 1968 to provide consulting services to facilities across Oklahoma.

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Founder & Advisor

Patti Landers

PhD, RDN, LD, FAND

Dr. Landers is very experienced and was awarded Professor Emeritus status from the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. In 17 years at OUHSC, she served as director of the dietetic internship program as well as the didactic and coordinated programs.

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ISPP Director

Brian dela Cruz

MS, RDN, LD

Brian dela Cruz, MS, RD, LD, brings years of experience in dietetics education to KADDI serving previously as Dietetic Internship Program Director at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC).  He completed his Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship and Masters of Science at OUHSC. Brian also teaches Introductory Nutrition and Sports & Exercise Nutrition for the University of Oklahoma.

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Program Director

Sara Tillery

MA, RDN, LD

Sara Tillery, MA, RD, LD, brings over 15 years of experience as a lead clinical dietitian at a prominent academic medical center in Tulsa, OK. Sara’s specialized expertise includes neonatal nutrition and child and adolescent weight management, where she has developed tailored strategies to address unique nutritional challenges and promote long-term health outcomes. 

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KADDI Marketing Director

Betsy Stam, MS, RDN, LD

Betsy holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Central Arkansas. She has completed the KACAD (MSDI) program, and is currently an Oklahoma licensed dietitian. 

In addition to her clinical training, Betsy brings extensive experience in project management, program development, and operational strategy within nutrition and healthcare organizations.

Get to Know Us

Explore our roots and journey to understand our vision.

​Uncover the story behind KADDI.

Juice Bottles

The flexibility and support that KADDI provides is one-of-a-kind. As a second-career intern, the professionalism of KADDI, the resources they provide, and the program assignments set you up for success. I feel prepared to start my private practice and help others live a happy, healthy life. 

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-Winter 2023 Intern

Accredited distance MSDI program for aspiring Registered Dietitians

Ph: 918-574-8598 | Fax: 918-585-3047

115 W. 3rd St. Ste. 802, Tulsa, OK 74103

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