Ashlee Day, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

As a Project Associate at Uncommon Bridges, I support diverse community-driven initiatives aimed at fostering equity and positive social impact. Working across three portfolios—Policy & Program Development, Organizational Development, and Equity & Engagement—I assist in project management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement, often coordinating outreach efforts that amplify community voices.

Greater Seattle Area

As an Assistant Director at Seattle University, I championed the support and advocacy of diverse student populations, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and first-generation college students, fostering an inclusive and welcoming campus environment. My role involved managing multiple projects in alignment with the MOSAIC Center and university’s strategic goals, with a focus on student engagement and success.Key contributions included:Community Engagement & Partnership Building: Cultivated strong collaborations with campus offices such as Alumni Engagement, Wellness & Health Promotion, and Campus Ministry, as well as external community organizations, to enhance student experiences and resources.Event Leadership & Programming: Organized and led large-scale events, including the Connections Leadership Program PLUS (CLP+) pre-orientation and academic year cohort for students of color, MLK Celebration, Faculty and Staff of Color Retreat, and culturally significant commencement ceremonies like the Lavender Celebration, Black Rite of Passage, and First Gen Community Celebration.Program Development & Facilitation: Designed and facilitated workshops on topics such as Trans* and Non-Binary Inclusion, Anti-Racism, Allyship, Microaggressions, Implicit Bias, and Cultural Humility, engaging campus audiences in meaningful dialogue and skill-building.Staff Supervision & Mentorship: Guided graduate and undergraduate student staff on projects including First-Year Student of Color Mentorship, Seattle University’s #BlackLivesMatter Initiative, MLK Day Celebration, and social justice-focused social media campaigns.In this role, I leveraged my skills in project management, community-building, and social justice advocacy to create impactful programs that fostered a sense of belonging, identity affirmation, and empowerment among Seattle University’s diverse student body.

Tacoma, Washington, United States

The Professional Development Director provides overall direction and curriculum development to Momentum’s Professional Development programs, including strategic vision and leadership of staff and contracted facilitators. Monitors program delivery and acts as the initial contact for clients on matters of curriculum development and program evaluation on topics related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.

Tacoma, Wa

The Program Manager for Civic Engagement and Evaluation is responsible for overseeing three organizational programs: the Peace Community Center Service Team, volunteer coordination, and program data and evaluation. The Program Manager’s primary duties are to recruit, train, develop, and support a 14-member Service Team; support recruitment and training efforts for organizational volunteers; and lead data collection in programs and support program evaluation efforts.

Tacoma, Wa

The Service Team Manager is responsible for engaging community members and young adults in meaningful relational, service and leadership opportunities at Peace Community Center. The Manager plays a critical role in ensuring a positive experience for members and volunteers and prepares, trains and develops Service Team members and volunteers to confront social and educational inequities through serving in PCC’s programs in the Hilltop neighborhood; supports and challenges members and volunteers to build relationships, learn, grow, and to gain skills to advance PCC’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Leads Service Team Leadership Program which includes 12 AmeriCorps Members and 2 Vision and Call Interns who are serving in out of school programming in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Tacoma. Chairs volunteer management committee which leads the recruitment and training of over 40 volunteers organization wide.Implements a service member management plan that includes recruitment, selection, orientation, supervision, development, tracking and reporting requirements, ensuring member participation on in required events, and member retention annually.Reviews monthly, quarterly and annual program reports for compliance with grant expectations and annual goals; and recommends program adjustments and enhancements as appropriate.Administers transition of organizational data collection and record management from Microsoft Excel to Kintone Cloud based database management.Manages associated budget and expenditures for Service Leadership Team Program.

Tacoma, Wa

Co-Managed/Co-Coordinated all aspects of tutoring program serving an average of 25 high school students per day.Coordinated program and student data collection efforts.Provided supervision to team of 4 AmeriCorps members.Supported in the development and facilitation of student seminars

Tacoma, Wa

Committed to 1700 hours of full-time service at Jason Lee Middle School serving students Tacoma’s Hilltop Neighborhood.Managed and supervised a team of volunteer tutors for after school program which served and average of 20 students per day.Lead team on data entry and administration through recording program activities such as meeting minutes, demographic data, and volunteer hours.Partnered with Program Director, After School Coordinator, and fellow AmeriCorps members to facilitate educational programming for middle school students.Member of Racial Equity Team, which focuses on organizational change in policies and practices towards anti-racism.

Tacoma, Washington

Committed to 1700 hours of full-time service at Jason Lee Middle School serving students Tacoma’s Hilltop Neighborhood.Managed a caseload of 30 7th grade students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in college (students of color, low income, and first generation).Tutored, mentored, and tracked the academic progress of students in support of their academic goals.Instructed students in skills such as art, character development, public speaking up to 3 times per week in after school enrichment activities.

Tacoma, Wa

Work with the senior staff of the Center for Intercultural and Civic Engagement (CICE) in assisting with club support, staffing and supporting student programs, and helping to lead small groups and workshops related to intercultural and interfaith content.Facilitates workshops for large and small groups about social justice oriented topics to various constituencies across the campus. Coordinated the Annual MLK Day of Service in 2017 & 2018 which had over 250 participants serving across Tacoma and Pierce CountyCo-facilitator of course EXLN 106: Community and the Self, an experiential learning course focused on civic engagement and identity developmentCo-developed a Workshop titled “Race Relations, Microaggressions, and Systems of Oppression” as part of CICE Workshop TeamSupported general office tasks such as managing office email and room reservationsPresented at Professional Development and Enrichment Conference 2017 & 2018

Wesleyan College

Provide tutoring service to college students for writing across academic disciplines. Assisted students through the writing process. Primarily working on organization, thesis development, and grammar. Required to be familiar with writing of English Language Learners as well as Native English Speakers. 2-4 Hours per week.

Wesleyan College

Responsibilities include: checking in/out regular books and reserve items, shelving, assisting patrons (with copiers, printers, basic reference and directional questions), and other tasks as assigned. Student assistants on night and weekend shifts are also responsible for overseeing the building; this can include opening and closing the library.Also, served as Interlibrary Loan AssistantUnder the supervision of permanent Interlibrary Loans staff, assist with interlibrary loan operations including retrieving, receipt, and preparation of library materialsFamiliar with OCLC and Library Catalogues

Wesleyan College

Provide clerical/office assistance to Student Affairs staff of the college including the offices of Residence Life, Student Activities, Health Services, Career Services, and Religious Life. Managing the front desk including, answering telephone calls, checking/responding to the office email, sending faxes, completing filing, making copies, sorting mail, receive payment (cash handling) for events and ticket sales; handle funds, data entry, perform opening and closing duties of office. Field questions at the front line of the office, and communicate with staff about schedules and appointments.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Activities and Societies: Winner of College of Arts and Sciences Social Justice and Community Engagement Award

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Council on Judicial Affairs, Student Government Association, Environmental Concerns Committee, Campus Activities.

High School Diploma