Ashley Leonard

Ashley Leonard is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in both non-profit and for-profit sectors. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at UtilityAPI and as a Board Member and Finance Committee Member at Arlington Free Clinic, Ashley has a proven track record in leadership roles, notably as Chief Financial Officer at ConnectDER, where the organization closed $27 million in Series C equity funding and achieved significant revenue growth. Ashley's entrepreneurial spirit is evident from owning Ashley Leonard Yoga and running Ashley Leonard Consulting, focused on supporting emerging ventures and non-profits. A former Executive Director of the Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation and interim roles at Girls on the Run - DC, Ashley brings strong financial acumen, including experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and team building. Educational background includes an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a B.S. in Commerce with concentrations in Management and Finance from the University of Virginia.