Ashley has worked as the community and outpatient dietitian at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois since 2007. She received her undergraduate education in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from Bradley University and completed her Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology at Illinois State University. She enjoys cooking healthy recipes and can be seen several times a month doing demonstrations on WEEK and WMBD-TV. Ashley received the 2010 Illinois Dietetic Association, Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award. She believes in the union of a sound nutritional plan and exercise as the core of a healthy lifestyle.