Ashley Carter, MS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian, educator, and co-founder of EatWell Exchange, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health through culturally relevant nutrition education, culinary programming, and food access initiatives. Since 2017, her work has impacted over 70,000 individuals, helping communities build healthier habits without abandoning the cultural foods that shape their identity.

Based in Miami, Ashley serves as an adjunct professor of nutrition at Florida A&M University, where she prepares future health professionals to approach nutrition through a lens of culture, equity, and real-world application. With over a decade of experience in community nutrition, she specializes in chronic disease prevention, behavior change, and practical strategies that make healthy eating achievable for diverse populations.
Ashley is a nationally recognized speaker who has presented at conferences and partnered with healthcare systems, nonprofits, and community organizations to deliver engaging, hands-on culinary experiences and evidence-based education. Her work has been featured in Miami Herald, Essence, NBC 6, and MSN.

As a board member of Food Planet, Ashley contributes her expertise to advancing equitable and sustainable food systems, helping to shape initiatives that connect culture, community, and global health.