Dr. Barbara Eichorst MS, RD, CDCES (ADA Co-Chair & Speaker)

Barbara Eichorst, MS, RD, CDCES, is a nationally recognized executive leader and global subject matter expert in diabetes self-management education and support. She currently serves as Vice President of Health Programs at the American Diabetes Association, where she drives enterprise-wide strategy across multiple clinical, community, and education platforms. Barbara is known for building high-impact, scalable, patient-centered programs that align clinical excellence with operational efficiency and system-wide transformation. Her career spans senior executive roles across national payer organizations and professional education enterprises, where she has led large-scale training and population health initiatives for both healthcare professionals and patients. Her work focuses on advancing sustainable models of chronic disease care that improve outcomes, reduce burden on health systems, and expand access to evidence-based education.