Samantha L. Ashford, PhD.
Community Advocate and Fundraiser
Duvall, WA

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Dr. Ashford is a fierce advocate for the education and advancement of all children, with a special interest in advocacy for boys of color.

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Dr. Ashford’s professional background is based in human resources, personnel training and development and real estate development. She has worked for major corporations such as Baxter Healthcare, RR Donnelly & Sons and Rush Medical Center.

Dr. Ashford is heavily involved in fundraising activities for secondary and post-secondary institutions and auxiliary organizations whose mission is to improve the experiences of students. Samantha is passionate about being a change agent for those in need of a voice. She commits her time and resources to researching, creating and developing structures to increase the awareness and funding of otherwise overlooked needs.

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The Perfect Push Foundation’s mission and vision closely align with two of Dr. Ashford’s points of interest: education and children, specifically children of color. Dr. Ashford is interested in bringing more awareness to the issues at hand and providing a vehicle through which to bring about substantial change. Healthier moms produce healthier children who are capable to bring about a healthier society.

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Dr. Ashford received degrees from the following institutions: Central Michigan University (BA), Purdue University (M.S.), Loyola University (PhD). Samantha received her PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies from Loyola University of Chicago.

A current resident of Washington, Dr. Ashford lives with her husband and is the mother of two children.