Desi Ratcliffe

Mrs. Desi Ratcliffe is a Lecturer at the University of Southern Mississippi, where she teaches courses such as Experimental Foods, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Community Nutrition, and Food Production Management. Her academic work focuses on clinical nutrition and foodservice management, with a particular emphasis on nutrition education and its applications in healthcare settings.

• Degree: MS - University of Southern Mississippi (2009)
• Contact: Joseph Greene Hall (JGH) 325, Hattiesburg; Desiree.Ratcliffe@usm.edu; Phone: 601.266.6325

Her research interests include Clinical Nutrition, Foodservice Management, and Medical Nutrition Therapy, with a focus on patient care and community health. Her 2016 publication in the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN) explores the feasibility of educational interventions for nutrition in outpatient wound care clinics, highlighting her commitment to bridging clinical practice with dietary education.

Desi Ratcliffe is affiliated with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has expertise in areas such as Nutrition Education, Weight Control, and Food Production Costing. Her work integrates practical applications in healthcare and community settings, emphasizing the importance of nutrition in patient outcomes.