In her role as Associate Director, Nutrition Communications, Allison (Ali) Webster, PhD, RD, is responsible for developing and managing nutrition science-focused communication programs for consumers and health professionals. In 2017, Ali joined IFIC from the University of Minnesota, where she conducted research on the effect of diet on the gut microbiome and worked as a Registered Dietitian counseling patients with gastrointestinal conditions. She has also served as a Science Policy Fellow for the American Society for Nutrition from 2016-2017 and in 2015 was the recipient of IFIC’s Sylvia Rowe Fellowship.

Ali is very active in the nutrition science community and is currently the Secretary for ASN’s Nutrition Translation Research Interest Section and a member of the ASN Public Information Committee’s advisory board. She holds a PhD in Nutrition and a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition Science, both from the University of Minnesota, and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. With her background in nutrition research and clinical care, experience in public policy, and passion for communication, her goal is to effectively understand and meet the needs of a diverse array of audiences. In her spare time, Ali is an avid runner, biker, restaurant-goer, and live music enthusiast.