About the Author
Ashley is the assistant director of nutrition at the Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory, where she works as part of a team to promote clinical nutrition through direct patient care, research, and teaching. Previously, Ashley worked as a licensed veterinary nurse on the nutrition service at the University of Tennessee for 12 years, where she achieved a VTS credential in nutrition in 2018 and a Master’s degree in animal science in 2023. Ashley serves as the secretary and chair of the student committee within the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition. She is passionate about gastrointestinal and critical care nutrition and looks forward to growing these areas through research and education.
Updated April 2025
