Ashby has spent the past year getting her Masters in Social Work while interning and working at FuturesNW as the DVR Program Coordinator, and we are so excited to welcome her as a full-time member to the team! She will be leading the charge as we revamp our Learning with Leaders program. In addition to a Masters in Social work, Ashby has spent her professional career primarily in the outdoor education field in experiential and place-based education. Growing up on a farm in western Massachusetts, her love of the outdoors and adventure brought her to many places to work such as Maine, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, Wyoming, and finally landing in Bellingham, Washington. Pre-covid, Ashby served in the Peace Corps in Morocco as a Youth Development Specialist. When not working, Ashby loves to spend time outside with her new Golden puppy, Willow. Welcome to the team, Ashby!