Ashley Whitlatch

Dr. Ashley Whitlatch is a highly accomplished advanced practice provider with over 17 years of healthcare experience. As the founder and CEO of A.K. Hybrid Health, a nurse practitioner-led telehealth clinic, she is dedicated to revolutionizing patient care with a focus on gut health, weight loss, and overall wellness. With a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both earned from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2022, Dr. Whitlatch blends clinical expertise with entrepreneurial acumen. She is an active leader in her community, currently serving on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for the American Nurses Association-Illinois, and having previously served on the Peoria Board of Health and as Chair of the American Heart Association’s Executive Leadership Team. Recognized with multiple awards such as the ‘40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Award’ and the ‘Peoria Woman of Impact Award,’ Dr. Whitlatch is a passionate advocate for mentorship, diversity, and community engagement. In addition to her professional achievements, she is a children’s author, a proud mother, and a global traveler, always seeking to inspire and uplift others through her work and personal life.