Evelyn Miliate, Corporate Chef
Evelyn Miliate brings a wealth of experience to her role in crafting and creating a range of products for the stores—from complete holiday dinners to award-winning ready-to-go meal solutions—with the goal of bringing gourmet cooking to the everyday kitchen table. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, Evelyn moved to Sacramento in 1990 after working in Philadelphia-area restaurants. In Sacramento, she served as a chef at a catering company, a European bakery and two popular restaurants before joining Raley’s in 1998.
Yvette Waters, Raley’s Nutrition Strategist
and Brand Influencer 
Yvette Waters, MS, RDN, CISSN drives the nutrition strategy for all Raley’s brands and works daily to support the organization’s commitment to change how customers eat, one plate at a time. She was hired as Raley’s Nutrition Strategist & Brand Influencer in 2018, a role in which she works alongside the merchant team to bring high-quality products to the shelves, supports team member education on products and nutrition, helps customers make informed decisions about their health and drives marketing content.
After graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno with a major in Nutrition and Dietetics and a minor in Business Administration, Yvette continued her education at Logan University. At Logan’s College of Health Sciences, she earned her Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance with an emphasis on sports and fitness. Yvette completed her dietetic internship at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno and holds a certification in Adult Weight Management.