Mary Esna-Ashari

Mary Esna-Ashari has 23 years of work experience in various roles. Mary'smost recent role was as the Senior Director of Patient and Volunteer Engagement at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, where they were responsible for building organizational capacity and establishing a culture of mission volunteer engagement. Prior to this, they served as the National Director of Education, Support, and Advocacy at the same foundation, managing and implementing education, support, and advocacy efforts in the Southeast region. Before joining the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, they worked as the Regional Manager of Education, Support, and Advocacy and the Education Manager at the Georgia Chapter. Additionally, they have experience as the Executive Director and Health and Safety Manager at the American Red Cross Bulloch County Chapter and as a Veterinary Technician at the Veterinary Medical Center Alpharetta.

Mary Esna-Ashari pursued their education at Georgia Southern University from 1999 to 2005, where they obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a focus in Community Health Education. Prior to that, they attended St. Pius X Catholic High School from 1995 to 1999. No specific degree or field of study is mentioned for their high school education.