Tonya Callicoat, MS, RDN, LDN

Tonya Callicoat, MS, RDN, LDN, is a clinical leader and entrepreneur specializing in nutrition, wellness, and healthcare operations. She currently serves as Clinical Nutrition Manager with Sodexo at The Queen’s Health System in Hawai‘i, overseeing nutrition programs across a major trauma hospital and multiple rural facilities. In this role, Tonya drives quality improvement initiatives, supports a team of dietitians, and implements evidence-based strategies to enhance patient outcomes statewide. Alongside her leadership responsibilities, she operates a successful private practice, providing personalized nutrition coaching and weight management guidance to clients across multiple states.

Her career is marked by a commitment to growth, adaptability, and meaningful leadership. Tonya’s professional journey includes leadership roles in Appalachia, where she earned multiple quality improvement awards as Area Manager for Fresenius Medical Care. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Dietetics from Marshall University and has advanced training in obesity management for both pediatric and adult populations. Licensed in multiple states and actively engaged with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Tonya blends clinical expertise, academic rigor, and compassionate leadership to advance nutrition services and improve healthcare delivery.

Beyond her professional achievements, Tonya is passionate about food, wellness, and international travel. She enjoys exploring culinary traditions through cooking classes abroad and often travels with her dog as part of her lifestyle and work commitments. Her dual career as a clinical leader and entrepreneur reflects her dedication to fostering healthy communities while supporting individuals in achieving sustainable, personalized nutrition and wellness goals.

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist

• Marshall University - BASc

• Area Manager for Fresenius

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics