Ashley Cruce

Ashley Cruce, MA, LMSW, is an experienced environmental educator and social worker with a strong background in community gardening, cooking instruction, and social work education. Currently serving as an Environmental Educator/Instructor at Queens Botanical Garden since March 2014, Ashley has conducted garden tours and horticultural lessons for diverse groups, including school children and adults. Previous experience includes roles as a Cooking Instructor with Allergic to Salad and as a MAP Garden Consultant with Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement, focused on revitalizing community gardens in Queensbridge Houses. Ashley's educational background encompasses a Master's degree in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and extensive work in social work field education, contributing to the development of new opportunities for MSW students.