Jeffrey Clayton

Jeffrey Clayton, MPH, is a skilled public health epidemiologist currently serving at the Defense Health Agency since August 2021, specializing in epidemiology and infectious disease surveillance within the Febrile and Vector-borne Infections area. In addition to public health work, Jeffrey also holds a position as an epidemiologist with Cherokee Nation Businesses. Previous experience includes roles as reportable disease epidemiologist at the Virginia Department of Health, epidemiologist I at Fairfax County Government, and graduate researcher with the Smithsonian’s Kenya Global Discovery Program, where Jeffrey contributed to vector-borne disease surveillance. Jeffrey holds a Master's degree in Epidemiology and Public Health and a Bachelor's degree in Community Health and Preventive Medicine, both from George Mason University.