Ashleigh R. Lassiter Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Ashleigh oversees the critical areas of Finance, People, Technology, and Infrastructure. Her focus is on making sure things run smoothly behind the scenes, so the team can stay dedicated to our mission of empowering Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees. Whether it's developing budgets, supporting the staff, or exploring new technology solutions, Ashleigh brings her expertise in operations and strategy to help TreeFolks thrive.She’s passionate about fostering a positive, inclusive environment where both people and trees can grow! 🌳

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Provide executive and programmatic leadership to an affordable, group residential housing organization serving 200+ students. Strategically manage the rotating, student-led Board of Directors and build processes to ensure continuity of vision across semesters. Oversee 9 housing facilities totaling $20M in building assets, with full oversight of the $1.6M operating budget.*Drive the strategic vision and work across diverse groups to align with the organization’s mission through education and training, member relations, marketing and outreach, meeting facilitation, and conflict resolution.*Spearheaded meaningful change and clarified program goals in leading the development of the first strategic plan.*Initiated improvements to optimize costs, streamline communications, and upgrade facilities, from redesigning the ICC Austin website to developing new cooperative housing options in response to student and community feedback.*Served as a mentor and thought leader in the field, presenting on “Policy Governance in Student Housing Cooperatives” for the North American Students of Cooperation to 400+ attendees.*Restructured the Board for greater stability and drove major shifts in cooperative education programming to align with core values and further the strategic vision.

Austin, Tx

Austin, Tx

Coordinated both day-to-day operations and program management of the Volunteer Services Department & Auxiliary (a 501c-3 organization), supporting 400+ active volunteers. Worked closely with the Auxiliary Board to develop systems and align with the organization with the hospital’s strategic mission, vision, values, and goals. Supported retail operations management including merchandise selection for the Atrium Gift Shop. Promoted multiple times in recognition of essential contributions, leadership skills, and department performance.*Presided over a major revitalization for the organization’s Volunteer department, expanding from fewer than 100 disengaged members to 400+ active volunteers in 7 years.*Generated engagement scores up to 20% above the national average in healthcare for 2 consecutive years (2012 & 2013) by cultivating a hospital-wide culture of volunteer engagement. *Transformed the gift shop and reversed years of financial distress, earning $70k+ in profit and becoming one of Austin's last remaining Auxiliary-run gift shops.*Led a full restructuring of volunteer positions and coordinated closely with leadership and multiple stakeholders to align each role with the strategic vision of the hospital and department.*Strengthened the Auxiliary/501c(3) commitment to healthcare scholarships, orchestrating an increase in award amounts and number of recipients. *Built a high-performing team and strategized for sustainable growth, managing volunteer selection, placement, training and orientation, annual review, and ongoing support and development.*Fostered strong internal and external relationships by establishing and guiding multiple committees and managing multiple large-scale functions with up to 200+ attendees. *Recognized by leaders and colleagues throughout the organization for exemplifying its mission and goals.

Austin, Tx

Certificate In Change Management, Human Dimensions Of Organizations

Certificate In Grant Writing

Certificate In Software Development, Html, Css, Javascript, Sql

Certificate In Nonprofit Marketing & Promotions

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), American Studies

Activities and Societies: Longhorn Band

Bookkeeping Certificate