Dr. Janie C. Clay
Dr. Janie C. Clay is a Licensed Registered Dietitian, a dedicated public health professional, and a third-generation farmer with a passion for nutrition education, health promotion, and improving access to health services, particularly in rural communities. Dr. Clay provides medical nutrition therapy services for residents of the Alabama Black Belt and beyond via her private practice Bite and Bloom Collective, LLC. At The Charleston Farm, Dr. Clay has various roles, including Founder of "Let's Chat at the Farm", a community health initiative offering nutrition education directly on the farm, a serene environment in Marengo County, Alabama.
In addition, Dr. Clay serves as the Child Nutrition Program Director for Pelham City Schools, Pelham, Alabama. In 2023, Dr. Clay was honored as the Alabama Young Dietitian of the Year and currently serves as a Delegate for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the Alabama Dietetics Association. Dr. Clay earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Alabama A&M University, Master of Science in Public Health from Meharry Medical College, and Doctor of Public Health from Samford University. She completed her Dietetic Internship at Bradley University, Peoria, IL. Outside of her professional pursuits, Dr. Clay enjoys cooking, gardening, and fishing with her husband, their two children, and dog, Luke.
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