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Planning Committee Members
Nikki Massie, MA – OAC Chair
Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN, LD – Committee Co-chair
Elizabeth Paul – Committee Co-chair
Tammy Beaumont, RN, BSN
Jaime Fivecoat, MBA
Debe Gau
Jason Krynicki
Christopher D. Still, DO, FACN, FACP
Ava Zebrick
Michelle Vicari – Staff Liaison
Sub Committees and Ad Hoc Committees
Program Agenda Committee
Nikki Massie, MA – OAC Chair
Robert Kushner, MD – Committee Co-chair
Paul Davidson, PhD – Committee Co-chair
Tammy Beaumont, RN, BSN
Ted Kyle, RPh, MBA
Merrill Littleberry, LCSW, LCDC, CCM, CI-CPT
Christopher D. Still, DO, FACN, FACP
Cassie I. Story, RD
Michelle Vicari – Staff Liaison
Welcome Committee
Nikki Massie, MA – OAC Chair
Debe Gau – Committee Chair
Nanette Adams, MED, LPC
Kesha Calicutt
Marty Enokson
Jaime Fivecoat, MBA
Mary Grisaffi
Yelena Kibasova
Jason Krynicki
Scholarship Subcommittee
Nikki Massie, MA – OAC Chair
Pam Davis, RN, BSN, CBN, MBA
Amber Huett-Garcia, BS, MPA
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About Convention

The Your Weight Matters Convention is an educational program proudly developed and hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition.
Find answers to common questions about our virtual event platform, registration process, and more.
You may register online up until convention. You can register on-site at the event.
The room block opens January 26
Guest room: 1 King or 2 Queens $159.00/ night (+taxes &fees)
Guest room: 1 King or 2 queens with Balcony $199.00/ night (+taxes &fees)
This hotel does not provide a shuttle service- We recommend Uber, Lyft or Mears Shuttle Service; $20 Fee (one way) Reservation Required
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®
6677 Sea Harbor Drive,
Orlando, Florida 32821 USA
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
The OAC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or other need, please email us at convention@obesityaction.org. We’ll work with you to meet your needs to the best of our ability.
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, SeaWorld® Orlando, Universal CityWalk®, Universal Studios Florida®, Walt Disney World® Resort and more are nearby Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®.
Yes, Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® has multiple pools on-site for hotel guests:
Outdoor Pool (Outdoor), R Aqua Zone (Outdoor Waterpark), Water Slide
All CE Credits will be offered through Taylor College, more information will be added soon!
Our scholarships will open in the spring!
Here are some suggestions on what to pack so you can be fully prepared:
Thursday Night: Community+ Mixer (Show your OAC pride and unity by wearing blue or green!), Thrive Together Meet & Greet, Panel (wear whatever you are comfortable in)
A.M. Walk or Exercise: Lightweight athletic or casual wear and sneakers. You won’t need to bring any exercise equipment, but you will want to bring a reusable water bottle to fill up beforehand.
General and Breakout Sessions: Smart Casual or everyday wear. You’ll want to dress comfortably enough to sit through the educational sessions and walk around the EXPO Hall. We recommend bringing a light sweater, as ballroom temperatures are tough to regulate and are often on the cooler side.
Friday Night Social Event: Theme for the costume dance TBD!
Saturday: Wear your Convention t-shirt! All attendees will receive an official YWM Convention t-shirt at registration check-in, so let’s wear them together as an OAC Community.
Saturday Night Social Event: Gala, this is your chance to dress up, but no pressure—it’s definitely not required. Come however you are comfortable.
Here are some suggestions:
Pack a sweater! Meeting rooms can get chilly.
Bring a camera, video camera or be prepared to use your phone camera. You’ll want to take tons of photos to capture memories so they last a lifetime.
Don’t forget your Thursday green and blue, Friday night costume, and your Saturday Gala gear!!
Wear your Convention t-shirt on Saturday.
Be sure to bring sneakers for walks and group exercises.
Bring your bathing suit and lots of sunscreen!
Bring any vitamins and/or medications.
And most importantly, bring an open and positive attitude!
Your Weight Matters National Convention registration includes several (but not all) meals. Further details will be provided via future emails to registered attendees.
The OAC is committed to creating an environment where the healthy choice is the easy choice. We’ve worked closely with the chefs at the Renaissance and a registered dietitian to create balanced meal options designed to meet a variety of needs.
If you have specific dietary needs (allergies, vegetarian, etc.) or require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate, please notify us by emailing convention@obesityaction.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your request.
Yes, there are coffee/tea machines in each room.
Yes, each room has a mini fridge.
There are 5 restaurant options to choose from on the property.
Discounted daily self-parking for all guests of 75% discount on prevailing self-parking rates (currently $40.00 per day) valid Arrival July 21, 2026 and departure July 26, 2026
CE Credit Form
Coming soon.
Why Healthcare Professionals Attend
While our Your Weight Matters National Convention is geared toward patients/individuals concerned with weight and health, many healthcare professionals choose to attend to gain a better understanding of the issues their patients face and learn alongside them. The OAC’s Conventions are a great opportunity for healthcare professionals to learn more about:
Weight and Health
Nutrition
Weight Bias
Exercise
Treatment Options
And More!
CE Credit Information
The OAC will once again offer CE Credits for Your Weight Matters National Convention. Nurses and other health professionals can earn up to 13.5 CE credits when attending.
We strongly encourage health professionals to check their eligibility prior to registering to earn CE Credits at the Convention. As every state is different, you are encouraged to contact your state Board and give them the name of the class and tell them the course is Nursing approved, to confirm they will accept the course for CE.
When registering for the Convention, health professionals must select the ‘CE Credit Registration’ option for receiving CE Credits (which includes the additional fee for the CE certificate). Attendees can reach out directly to Taylor College at 1-800-743-4006 and reference the Obesity Action Coalition’s Your Weight Matters National Convention.
*Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP-3285, for up to 13.5 contact hours credit.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding CE Credits, please contact us here.
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