Ashley Taylor Jacobs

Ashley Taylor Jacobs, MPA, IBCLC, currently serves as a Senior Contracting Officer at RTI International, where responsibilities include reviewing RFPs and providing guidance on procurement regulations. Prior experience includes a position as a Sponsored Projects Specialist/Business Officer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, overseeing pre-award and post-award activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies. With a background that includes roles as a Community Impact Director at United Way of the Greater Triangle and a Residential Advisor at UNC Horizons, Ashley possesses extensive expertise in program evaluation, grants administration, and client support. Academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Non-Profit Management and multiple certifications in lactation consulting and doula support.