Dawn Clifford, PhD, RDN

Professor

Department of Health Sciences

Building 60, Room 446
928-523-2566
Dawn Clifford, PhD, RDN is a former Lumberjack student-athlete who has recently returned to her alma mater to serve as an associate professor and graduate coordinator. Dr. Clifford earned her B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics at NAU and complete her dietetic internship at the Greater Los Angeles VA Hospital. After working as an outpatient dietitian for a few years, Dr. Clifford returned to school to complete her masters and doctorate in nutrition science at Colorado State University. Dr. Clifford served as the Didactic Program in Dietetics Director at California State University, Chico for ten years prior to joining the Health Sciences faculty at NAU.

Current Research Interest:

Dr. Clifford conducts research in non-diet approaches to health and well-being and behavior change counseling techniques. She is the co-author of Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness and is an accomplished speaker on motivational interviewing and non-diet approaches.

Teaching:

She teaches introductory nutrition courses as well as advanced courses in nutrition education and counseling.

Certification/Registrations:

Dr. Clifford is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers.

For more information about Dr. Clifford, visit her on-line career portfolio.

Department of Health Sciences
Location
Room 435 Building 60
Student and Academic Services
1100 S. Beaver St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Mailing Address
PO Box: 15095
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
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