Allison Yoder, MA, RDN, LD is a registered dietitian nutritionist and leader in the retail health and wellness industry, with over 18 years specializing in business development and health and well-being strategy. Currently, Allison works as a Nutrition Program Development Manager for Kroger Health’s Food as Medicine team. In her previous role at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, she served as the Nutrition in Food Retail Program Development Fellow, where she conducted research around the concept of ‘food as medicine’, led projects including the establishment of a definition for ‘food as medicine’, provided strategy for food retailer leadership and developed resources and continuing education opportunities for registered dietitians working in food retail settings. Allison received a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Iowa State University, and has a Master’s degree in Health Promotion from the University of Alabama. In 2021, Allison completed the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Leadership Institute in Advanced Leadership Development.