Dr. Evelyn Ford Crayton, RDN, LDN, FAND, was the 90th President of the Academy of ​Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), serving in that role in 2015-16 as the organization’s first ​African-American President.

Her service to the Academy includes serving as President of the Tuskegee (Alabama) and ​Alabama dietetic associations, chair of the Nutrition Education for the Public dietetic ​practice group, professional issues delegate, House Leadership Team, Council on Future ​Practice, and on the Boards of Directors of both the Academy and its Foundation.

Retired following a more than 40-year career ranging from extension specialist to assistant ​director of extension at Auburn University, Crayton is self-employed as director of Living Well ​Associates, LLC, in Montgomery, Alabama, where she continues to work with students; ​aspiring registered dietitian nutritionists; nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered; and ​professional colleagues.

Crayton’s area of specialty is Nutrition Education for the public. She has presented ​professionally throughout the national and international arena on topics relating to nutrition ​and health literacy. Crayton is also the author of a food preservation book and has published ​in refereed journals and authored many Alabama Extension Service publications, videos, ​slides, and other curricula.

Crayton earned her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Sciences from Grambling State ​University before going on to receive her master’s from St. Louis University and her EdD from ​Auburn University.

Her many awards include being named Alabama Outstanding Dietitian as well as being ​recognized by the Alabama Extension Service, Grambling State University, and Zeta Phi Beta ​Sorority, Inc. as well as being named one of the Top 100 leaders in Alabama.