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Biography

Dr. Jennifer Bolton earned her Ph.D. in Nutrition from Colorado State University, with a specialization in Maternal and Child Nutrition. She serves as faculty in both the undergraduate and graduate nutrition programs at Metropolitan State University of Denver (º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver). Dr. Bolton is the founder and director of º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver’s Pathway 2 Lactation Training Program, one of only eight accredited Pathway 2 programs in the United States.

An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and recognized expert in breastfeeding, Dr. Bolton has more than 25 years of experience as a pregnancy and pediatric dietitian. In 2026, she expanded her clinical practice to include nutrition counseling for perimenopause and menopause, providing evidence-based guidance to women throughout the lifespan.

Dr. Bolton teaches NUT 5150: Lifecycle Nutrition. Throughout her academic career, she has taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including Introduction to Nutrition, Research Methods, Cultural Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and other nutrition-focused subjects. Her current research and professional interests center on educating healthcare professionals to improve breastfeeding support and maternal-child health outcomes.