Emily Ashton

Emily Ashton currently serves as the Chief External Affairs Officer at America Needs You, where responsibilities include developing branding and revenue strategies, managing employer relationships, and overseeing thought leadership initiatives. Previous roles at America Needs You included Director of Development and Communications and Director of Development, where significant achievements included securing multi-year funding, enhancing media relations, and fostering partnerships with leading companies. Prior experience encompasses roles as Grants Manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, Services Coordinator/Grants Administrator at Community Housing Partners Corporation, and various other positions in nonprofit administration and education. Emily Ashton holds multiple degrees from The North Carolina State University, including a Master of Public Administration in Nonprofit Management, along with a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from Hollins University.