Marlis developed her passion for addressing malnutrition, particularly in older adults, during her 10 years as a home care dietitian. She brought this passion to her role as Program Director, Nutrition Services, Provincial Strategy, Standards and Practice for more than 10 years and is responsible for implementing a Malnutrition Strategy across all sectors in Alberta Health Services. This encompasses acute care in adults & pediatrics, primary care and long-term care. In this role, she has promoted awareness and championed implementation of best practices for nutrition care (including prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition), amongst health care professionals and other leaders. Marlis is a member of the Canadian Malnutrition Task force (CMTF) Advisory Committee and is co-chair of the Long-Term care and Food Working Group. As co-chair, Marlis has demonstrated her leadership skills by navigating this large, diverse group through a complex process of identifying gaps in nutrition care, advocacy opportunities with stakeholders of similar interests, and developing priorities that are consistent with the mandate of CMTF.