Ashlee Richey

With a diverse background of experience and expertise, Ashlee helps with many backend operations including communications, technology, materials design, webinar logistics, and evaluation and reporting.  She holds a BA in Mathematics and an MA in Expressive Arts Therapy and Mental Health Counseling.  As an expressive arts therapist, Ashlee worked with special needs children of racial/ethnic/socio-economic diversity and their families in school, home, and office settings to improve mental health and assist parents in navigating school and public health insurance systems in order to advocate and attain services for their children.  Ashlee also has prior experience in many aspects of non-profit administration, and previously worked in the private sector as a programmer/designer/developer.  A parent, an artist, and an advocate of self-care, Ashlee loves poetry, mindfulness, and spending time in nature.