Jenny C. Shrodes, RD, LD, CDCES

Jenny C. Shrodes, RD, LD, CDCES, is a Clinical Research Dietitian in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Since 2015, she has contributed to clinical and community-engaged research focused on diabetes prevention, management, and health equity. Jenny leads the implementation of nutrition and culinary medicine interventions, including Cooking Matters for Diabetes, with an emphasis on participant engagement and real-world program delivery. Her work bridges research and practice by bringing evidence-based diabetes education into community settings. Through collaborative partnerships, she works to improve access to nutrition resources and support healthier lives for individuals and families affected by diabetes.

Through her work in Food Is Medicine and culinary medicine interventions, Jenny has advanced community-engaged research by translating evidence-based nutrition strategies into practical skills that support diabetes self-management, participant engagement, and improved health outcomes.