Marianne Smith Edge is a sought-after and compelling motivational speaker, consultant, and businessperson. Marianne's achievements as a business executive, author, public speaker, and leader in community, statewide, and national organizations allow her to captivate and relate to any type of audience the dynamics of our changing society. She brings more than 20 years of practical business experience to each of her presentations that include leadership, management, and healthcare.

She is the owner of MSE & Associates, LLC, a nutrition communication and strategic planning consulting firm focusing on nutrition and wellness issues as well as marketing trends from industry to consumer. She also provides leadership development and strategic planning for healthcare and non-profit organizations. She is an internationally recognized speaker and has co-authored two books as well as numerous articles in healthcare related journals.

Marianne is a graduate in dietetics from the University of Kentucky, earned a masters degree from Western Kentucky University and is a Fellow of the American Dietetic Association. She is past president of the American Dietetic Association and past Chair of the national board of the Consultant Dietitians in Healthcare Facilities. Marianne is a member of the USDA National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board.

She served on the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, is a UK Fellow and in 2001 was inducted into the University of Kentucky’s College of Human Environmental Sciences Hall of Fame. She is active in her community serving on the Healthy Horizons Steering Committee, Citizens Committee on Education and Owensboro Technical and Community College Foundation. Marianne received the 2006 Athena International Award presented by Girls, Inc. and the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce.