Ashley Young

Ashley Young, M.Ed, is a seasoned professional in science education with extensive experience in program management and development. Currently serving as Senior Program Manager at the Amgen Foundation since November 2019, Ashley leads science education initiatives and oversees essential projects within the foundation's portfolio. Previously, as a Program Manager in the same organization, responsibilities included managing and enhancing science education programs for secondary and undergraduate levels. Experience at Kite Pharma involved technical training in the quality department, while earlier roles included a science teacher at the Los Angeles Unified School District and CityLab Director of Programming at UCLA. Ashley's academic credentials include a Master of Education in Science Education and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA. Additionally, a certificate in Project Management from UCLA Extension further complements professional expertise.