Clifton D Hayes Rdn

Clifton D Hayes RDN, COR, currently serves as the Chief Nutrition & Food Service at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a position held since August 2014, and has previously held roles including Assistant Chief and Acting Chief, focusing on improving services for veterans through innovative practices and the embodiment of VA CORE VALUES. With a professional background as a Registered Dietitian since 2001, Clifton has also served as a Field Representative for RQA, clinical dietitian at Baylor Scott and White, and Director of Food and Nutrition Services at Christian Care Centers, demonstrating a robust expertise in nutrition education and management. Military experience includes service as a Specialist in the United States Army, where organizational and food service operations were coordinated. Academic qualifications include a degree in Clinical Dietetics from UT Southwestern Medical Center and an Associate's Degree in Clinical Nutrition from Eastfield College.