With over eight years of dedicated experience in substance misuse prevention, Ashley is a highly qualified Certified Prevention Specialist serving communities in North Carolina. She is actively engaged in implementing evidence-based prevention strategies and fostering collaborative efforts at the local level. Insight Human Services, a non-profit organization headquartered in Winston-Salem, specializes in prevention, intervention, and treatment services related to substance misuse. Currently, the organization extends its prevention initiatives across 18 counties statewide. Ashley provides targeted prevention services in Iredell, Yadkin, and Surry Counties. Her role involves active
participation in coalitions, community collaboratives, and various stakeholder meetings to promote substance misuse prevention initiatives. She delivers prevention education within schools and
afterschool programs, aiming to equip youth with the knowledge and skills necessary to make healthy choices. Ashley specializes in implementing and facilitating several impactful prevention programs,
including Catch My Breath: (A respiratory health and substance misuse prevention curriculum tailored for youth), Too Good for Drugs: (A substance misuse prevention program designed to build
resilience and decision-making skills), and Life Skills: (A comprehensive program focusing on developing essential life competencies to prevent substance use). Her work emphasizes community collaboration, evidence-based practices, and youth engagement to foster healthier, more resilient communities.