Cyreena Boston Ashby

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Vice President External Affairs @ 1803 Fund
Portland, OR, US
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Portland, Oregon, United States, United States
About Cyreena Boston Ashby

It has been a pleasure to solve problems confronting organizations and companies, and to help realize missions that impact communities. As CEO of Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest I am fortunate to lead an organization that inspires youth to be strong, smart, and bold. For nearly 20 years my background has been in:• Executive Management • Organizational Start Ups & Development• Financial & Fund Operations• Strategy & Scale • Cultural & Institutional Change • Leadership AdvisingAs an Interim Executive Director, Executive Director, and CEO I gained experienced through:• The successful completion of seven professional appointments as the first person in each role • Enterprising skills after founding and chartering organizations • Recognized acumen for managing complex organizational initiatives• Serving on private and public boards of directors • Strong relationships with key opinion leaders in executive leadership, public affairs, and philanthropyPlease contact me here for networking and strategic advising opportunities. As a relational leader with a passion for equity I would be delighted to speak with you!

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Vice President External Affairs
Portland, OR, US
Cyreena Boston Ashby Work Experience Details
  • 1803 Fund
    Vice President External Affairs
    1803 Fund
    Portland, Or, Us
  • Girls Inc. Of The Pacific Northwest
    Chief Executive Officer
    Girls Inc. Of The Pacific Northwest Mar 2021 - Present
    Portland, Or, Us
    It is a privilege to lead Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest, an affiliate of the national organization, Girls Incorporated—the country’s leading voice for girls and youth. Since 1998 Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest has been driven by its mission to inspire and educate girls to be strong, smart and bold, and in turn, empower girls and an equitable society. We focus upon girls and youth, serving those who identify on a gender spectrum. We equip youth with the skills and confidence to access a bright and economically independent future, focusing on ages 6-18 through varied and successful programming provided in the Portland metro area, Southwest Washington, and Seattle.
  • Girls Inc. Of The Pacific Northwest
    Interim Executive Director
    Girls Inc. Of The Pacific Northwest Jun 2020 - Mar 2021
    Portland, Or, Us
  • Hilltop Public Solutions
    Of Counsel
    Hilltop Public Solutions Mar 2021 - Present
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Providing strategic advising and support to Hilltop's diverse local and national clientele.
  • Hilltop Public Solutions
    Partner
    Hilltop Public Solutions Jun 2020 - Mar 2021
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Partner in a full-service public affairs firm based in Portland, Oregon with service lines across America. Co-manages corporate, nonprofit, and government clientele dedicated to: • Strategic Planning• Business Management • Fundraising• External & Community Relations • Statewide and Federal Campaigns • Grass Roots - Grass-Tops Organizing• Digital Marketing Initiatives • C-Suite/Executive Coaching
  • Hilltop Public Solutions
    Principal
    Hilltop Public Solutions May 2019 - Jun 2020
    Washington, Dc, Us
  • Shatter Llc
    Partner
    Shatter Llc Jun 2020 - Present
    Shatter LLC is a full service political consulting firm run by nine women Partners of Hilltop Public Solutions. We are former CEO's, campaign managers, party executive directors, caucus directors, political, field, and finance directors who have managed congressional races, mayor’s races; and, managed transition teams, ballot measures, and advocacy efforts in major cities and states. We provide general consulting, paid mail, paid media, finance and fundraising services. Shatter fills a void in the consulting world which has fewer people of color and women operated firms dedicated to reaching diverse audiences. Shatter's Partners are proud to have played a meaningful role in political and advocacy campaigns and initiatives where our voice made an impact on strategy and implementation for communities color, immigrants and refugees, indigenous people, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, and anyone seeking to change the structures that have gone against the equitable voices for political change.
  • Northwest Health Foundation
    Chair Of The Board Of Directors
    Northwest Health Foundation Feb 2017 - Present
    Portland, Or, Us
    Northwest Health Foundation seeks to advance, support and promote health in Oregon and Southwest Washington. By providing grants to initiatives, forming partnerships with health and community leaders, and advocating for policy change, we are furthering our vision of giving every person the opportunity to lead a healthy life. I am Chair of the Foundation, and a member of the Finance Committee.
  • Health Share Of Oregon
    Board Secretary
    Health Share Of Oregon Feb 2017 - Feb 2023
    In 2011 Oregon set the stage for transforming the care people receive through the Medicaid, Oregon Health Plan (OHP), and began the process of establishing local Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs). Since September 2012, Health Share of Oregon has served OHP members in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties. I am a member of the Board of Directors and chair the Community Impact Committee.
  • Oregon Public Health Institute
    Ceo
    Oregon Public Health Institute Jun 2017 - May 2019
    Portland , Or, Us
    Chief Executive Officer of Oregon Public Health Institute (OPHI). OPHI is building a future Oregon where the places we live, work, learn and play support a vibrant community of healthy people. We are guided by an abiding belief in the long term value of preventive health for everyone and we actively partner with others to achieve that vision.
  • Oregon Public Health Institute
    Chief Operating Officer
    Oregon Public Health Institute Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
    Portland , Or, Us
    Served under OPHI's dual leadership model, as the organization's first Chief Operating Officer.
  • Oregon Public Health Institute
    Deputy Director
    Oregon Public Health Institute Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
    Portland , Or, Us
    Hired as OPHI's Deputy Director to support the organization's staff and board during a leadership and strategic transition. Managed and advanced organizational projects and external partnerships.
  • International Women'S Forum
    Leadership Foundation Fellow
    International Women'S Forum 2018 - 2019
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    1 of 36 chosen women leaders of a year-long, intensive leadership fellowship hosted by the International Women’s Forum Leadership Foundation (IWF). IWF convenes Fellows in three separate executive sessions, providing customized leadership training that is behavioral, academic, and technical. Trainings for the 2018-2019 Global Cohort:• Harvard Business School; Cambridge, Massachusetts (February 2019. Topics: “Case Study Method, Negotiations, Globalization, Business Strategy & Development, Authentic Leadership, High Performance & Talent Management)• INSEAD - European Institute of Business Administration; Fontainebleau, France (June 2019. Topics: “Global Communications, Team Design & Integration, Executive Coaching)
  • Consultant
    Public Affairs & Executive Consultant
    Consultant Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
    Providing public affairs, nonprofit, and executive leadership consulting for organizations and companies. Includes interim executive duties, financial operations, fundraising, policy analysis, private foundation/philanthropic relations, and government relations.
  • Imagine Black (Fka Portland African American Leadership Forum)
    Executive Director
    Imagine Black (Fka Portland African American Leadership Forum) Feb 2012 - Nov 2014
    Portland, Oregon, Us
    • Brought the organization from a negative balance to six-figure in revenue within months. 92% grant award rate• Managed the Forum through a two-year organizational development process• Sought as recognized thought leader on race, gender, disability, and LGBTQ issues
  • State Of Oregon
    Deputy Director
    State Of Oregon Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
    Salem, Or, Us
    • Administered newly mandated quarterly contract targets, securing business for Oregon companies, as Deputy Director of Business & Economic Equity in the Office of Governor John Kitzhaber• Member of Governor’s social equity policy team• Assisted in drafting initial language of the “10 –Year Enterprise Plan” for government funding
  • Multnomah County
    Policy Analyst
    Multnomah County Nov 2007 - Feb 2011
    Portland, Oregon, Us
    • On a four year retainer as a policy analyst for Multnomah County Health Department for subjects on health disparities, budget management, correctional health care delivery, and government privatization• Assisted in launch of the first Health Equity Initiative in the State of Oregon • Created analysis for menu labeling ordinance that currently provides key nutritional data for consumers and locally based food businesses
  • United States Senate
    Field Representative
    United States Senate Jan 2009 - Feb 2010
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    • Appointed as US Senator Jeff Merkley’s first Multnomah County Field Representative• Carried forth the initial and fully funded federal appropriation for the Sellwood Bridge, connecting two large counties with a 30K daily driver rate • Negotiated a federal drinking water waiver on behalf of the City of Portland
  • Obama For America
    Deputy Director
    Obama For America Jul 2008 - Nov 2008
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    • Oregon Campaign for Change Deputy Political Director; team member of a winning 2008 Barack Obama Campaign for Change state• Planned and coordinated fundraisers for the Candidate that raised over $250K in three months• Responsible for event planning and management of events for Howard Dean, Barbara Boxer, Nancy Pelosi, and President Obama
  • Friends Of Cyreena
    Candidate
    Friends Of Cyreena Aug 2007 - May 2008
    • Candidate in a three-way race for an open seat in the Oregon House of Representatives. Ran in an initial pool of 14 candidates as the youngest candidate and only woman.• Raised over $125K • Endorsed by EMILY’s List, The Oregonian, Stand for Children, and the Oregon Business Association
  • Democratic National Committee
    Director
    Democratic National Committee Feb 2006 - Aug 2007
    Washington, Dc, Us
    • Oregon Constituency Director who designed Oregon’s “Constituency Outreach Program” for the Democratic National Committee 50 State Partnership Program during the 2006 Election• Awarded a fund for an ad based pilot program for competitive candidates in swing districts, all of whom won their races• Coordinated the Party’s lobbying during the 2007 Oregon legislative session
  • Self Enhancement, Inc.
    School Coordinator
    Self Enhancement, Inc. Aug 2005 - Feb 2006
    Portland, Oregon, Us
    • Carried out the clinical support mission of SEI in the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Service System for 3rd to 8th graders in Multnomah County public school districts• Managed 113 open cases at once• 63% of students increased GPA’s and benchmark scores by second half of the school year

Cyreena Boston Ashby Education Details

  • Harvard Business School Executive Education
    Harvard Business School Executive Education
    Executive Education
  • Insead
    Insead
    Executive Education
  • Spelman College
    Spelman College
    History

Frequently Asked Questions about Cyreena Boston Ashby

What company does Cyreena Boston Ashby work for?

Cyreena Boston Ashby works for 1803 Fund

What is Cyreena Boston Ashby's role at the current company?

Cyreena Boston Ashby's current role is Vice President External Affairs.

What schools did Cyreena Boston Ashby attend?

Cyreena Boston Ashby attended Harvard Business School Executive Education, Insead, Spelman College.

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