Ashley’s background and training include pediatric nutrition, epidemiology, and global health research. In her faculty role, she is the co-lead instructor for a Planetary Health course, in partnership with the School of Public Health, Moi University, Kenya. Her research interests and engagements include planetary health education, and community-based research, particularly at the intersection of climate/environmental change and food systems (including nutrition, food security, and food sovereignty). As the Associate Director of the DrPH, Ashley teaches applied research methods (critical appraisal of evidence), support program operations and development, and mentor our Mastercard-funded scholars from African partner institutions.