Strengthening Compassion and Interprofessional Collaboration

Ashley Bronston, MS, RDN, LDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Program Manager, Healthcare Education 
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute 
Columbus, OH, USA

Ashley Bronston, MS, RDN, LDN, is the Program Manager for the Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (ANHI). In her role, she works with key opinion leaders and interdisciplinary teams to create nutrition-centric continuing education for healthcare professionals. Ms. Bronston's programs have received high ratings, with more than 10,000 completions, assisting professionals in maintaining their licensure. Additionally, she helps to oversee Abbott's Medical Education Grant program.

In 2017, Ms Bronston received the Innovator's Achievement Award from the International Council on Active Aging for her pioneering efforts in creating and pilot-testing a nutrition-based fall prevention curriculum for older adults. She earned her Master’s in Medical Dietetics from The Ohio State University (OSU) and holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and Sports Nutrition from Mansfield University. While at OSU, she participated in an advanced interdisciplinary leadership program designed to improve the health of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Ms Bronston is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), currently holding the position of President for the Ohio Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (OSPEN). Her research interests are focused on malnutrition, nutrition-focused physical examinations, blenderized tube feedings, and optimizing nutrition for older adults. Outside her professional commitments, she dedicates her time to volunteering with Meals on Wheels and Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue.