Meet Ashley
Fifth Generation Oregonian
Ashley was born and raised in Bend, Oregon. She is a proud mother of two young and amazing boys and adores her husband, Carroll.
She grew up in the Bend-Lapine public school system where her Grandfather taught Agriculture and Conservation as well as developed the first FFA program for Bend High School. Her Grandmother was an elementary school secretary. Her Dad and brother are small business owners and her Mom worked as a medical technologist.
Ashley has worked for the State of Oregon on behalf of seniors and people with disabilities since moving to Salem almost seven years ago. Prior to that she worked in Washington, DC for two U.S. Senate Committees. She loves her tight-knit community in a historic district near downtown Salem. She firmly believes, however, that the ever-changing community needs more diverse voices in the decision-making, especially on our school board.
Ashley’s Career & Education
Currently Serving as the Acting Deputy Division Director, Paid Family & Medical Leave, Oregon Employment Department
Worked as Staff Director at the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging
Worked as Policy Staff for the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
Worked as Executive Director of the national non-profit organization, The Older Women’s League
Former Director of the Office of Aging and People with Disabilities for the State of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts at the University of Oregon
Law degree at Vermont Law School