Ashley Zapata (she/her) is a skilled and dedicated mental health, sport performance, and wellness professional specializing in sport and performance psychology with Elite/Pro/Olympic athletes.Dr. Zapata was born in Panama City, Panama to a Panamanian mother and Trinidadian father. She credits her Afro-Caribbean roots as the foundation for her values and worldview. She grew up in Newport News, Virginia having learned the art of adapting and flexibility early as a military dependent. Throughout her lived experiences she has identified strengths related to resiliency, resourcefulness, and sheer will and motivation.As a first-generation college student Dr. Zapata earned a BA from Marymount University, her first graduate degree from the George Washington University, and continued to earn a MA and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University in San Diego, CA. She has provided mental health and sport performance services to Division I collegiate athletes, Elite, Professional and Olympic athletes, and has curated training programs for teams, coaches, and affinity groups such as injured athletes, LGBTQIA+ and athletes of color.Dr. Zapata is currently the Director, Sport+ Personal Development at SOL Performance + Consulting. SOL Performance + Consulting is dedicated to elevating athletic and personal potential and provides tailored solutions for individuals and teams seeking to enhance their sports performance and overall wellness.