Globally acclaimed Neurosurgeon and author of the bestselling book, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, Dr. Ben Carson has been appointed as the National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Announcing the appointment, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins said “There is no one more qualified than Dr. Carson to advise on policies that improve Americans’ everyday quality of life. This includes areas such as nutrition, healthcare quality, and ensuring families have access to safe and stable housing.
“With six in ten Americans living with at least one chronic disease, and rural communities facing unique challenges with respect to adequate housing, Dr. Carson’s insight and experience is critical. Dr Carson will be crucial to implementing the rural health investment provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill. He will also advise on America First polices related to nutrition, health, and housing.
“As the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the first Trump Administration, Dr. Carson worked to expand opportunity and strengthen communities. We are honoured to welcome him to the second Trump Administration. He will help lead our efforts here at USDA to Make America Healthy Again. This will ensure rural America continues to prosper.” He concluded.
Dr. Ben Carson
Dr. Carson who is the founder and Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute most recently served as the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Dr. Carson served as Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center for nearly 30 years. He assumed this position at just 33 years old, becoming the youngest major division director in the hospital’s history.
Dr. Ben Carson received global acclaim after he successfully performed the first separation of craniopagus twins conjoined at the back of the head. He also performed the first fully successful separation of type-2 vertical craniopagus twins in 1997 in South Africa.
As National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing, Dr. Carson will advise both President Trump and Secretary Rollins on policies related to nutrition, rural healthcare quality, and housing accessibility. He will serve as the Department’s chief voice on these matters. Dr. Carson will join Secretary Rollins for her work on the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission. Additionally, he will partner closely with leadership in USDA’s Rural Development Mission Area.
His Autobiography Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story has been adapted into a 2009 film by TNT, starring Cuba Gooding Jr. as Ben Carson. The book remains popular among students, educators, and young professionals worldwide as a motivational and faith-based success story.
He has also received dozens of honors and awards in recognition of his achievements, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
