Evelyn Crayton

Evelyn Crayton, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND, serves as the President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics since June 2015, overseeing the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. In addition, Evelyn has been the Director/Nutritionist at Living Well Associates since December 2013, consulting for Head Start and patient referrals. Previously, Evelyn worked at Auburn University from September 1977 to December 2013 as Assistant Director of Family and Consumer Sciences, specializing in Foods and Nutrition and Home Economics. Between January 1973 and September 1977, Evelyn conducted nutrition education programs as a specialist in Foods and Nutrition at Tuskegee University. Evelyn holds a Ph.D. in Vocational and Adult Education from Auburn University, a Master's degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from St. Louis University, and a Bachelor's degree in Institution Management from Grambling State University.