Ashley Johnson (she/her)

Ashley Johnson (she/her)

Assistant Director

Followers of Ashley Johnson (she/her)969 followers
location of Ashley Johnson (she/her)Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Connect with Ashley Johnson (she/her) to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Ashley Johnson (she/her) to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Social Impact | Community Relations | Connector | Storyteller | Nature-Seeker | Forward 48 | Madison365 Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leader in 2023

  • Education

    • St. Cloud State University

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
    • Minnesota State University, Mankato

      2011 - 2013
      Master of Arts (M.A.)
  • Experience

    • Minnesota State University, Mankato

      Aug 2012 - May 2013
      Assistant Director

      Part of the leadership team that built a new and innovative Center to support optimal performance for community participant and university athletics. Managed the daily operations of the Center, coordinated weekly staff meetings, managed Center finances and submitted grants for future programming.

    • Michigan State University

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
      Teaching and Research Assistant

      Worked closely with university faculty to develop curriculum and teaching materials while teaching multiple college courses and mentoring undergraduate students. Assisted in the development of research studies including completing Institutional Review Board applications, collecting and analyzing data and writing thorough reviews of our findings.

    • Divine Savior Holy Angels High School

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
      Education Specialist

      Served as a Health & Wellness faculty member instructing students on how to maintain a healthy life-balance while emphasizing the student’s responsibility for her own health and personal well-being. Also assisted DSHA in the facilitation of a sleep study grant in collaboration with University Wisconsin Milwaukee.

    • West Suburban YMCA

      Jun 2017 - Jan 2020
      Program Director

      Recruit, hire and on-board a staff team of 75 part-time employees and 1 full-time Coordinator while managing a $700k annual budget and closely monitor through detailed monthly forecasting and analysis. Also responsible for creating, training and evaluation of new Association fitness programming, staff implementation of policies and procedures and assisting in executing successful Association Annual Campaign community fundraising event.

    • Rockwell Automation

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2025

      Implement and manage Rockwell Automation’s community relations and global charitable contributions programs. Maximizing use of shareowner resources and engaging with employees, community partners, and business partners in communities where our major facilities are located. Manage strategic programs and partnerships, working with cross-functional teams, while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to create, promote and enhance the company’s impact within its constituent communities. Project manage the administration of all contribution requests and correspondence, reporting and preparation of charitable board materials while continuously improving, streamlining and documenting processes.

      • Community Relations Manager

        Jan 2022 - Jan 2025
      • Contribution Specialist

        Jan 2020 - Feb 2022
    • Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals

      Jan 2025 - now
      Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility Content
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Forward 48 | Civic Leadership Badge

      Canvas Credentials (Badgr)
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ashley Johnson (she/her)
      Wisconsin’s 51 Most Influential Black Leaders Madison365 Dec 2023 A statewide spotlight on the dedicated leaders of Wisconsin’s Black communty. Elected leaders, business leaders and community leaders, doing difficult, important work.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Urban Ecology Center on Sept 2025
      Urban Ecology CenterAssociated with Ashley Johnson (she/her)
    • Member

      Issued by Professional Dimensions on Jan 2020
      Professional DimensionsAssociated with Ashley Johnson (she/her)
    • Associate Board Member

      Issued by City Year Milwaukee on Jan 2023
      City Year MilwaukeeAssociated with Ashley Johnson (she/her)
    • Advisory Board Member

      Issued by Nonprofit Management Fund on Jan 2020
      Nonprofit Management FundAssociated with Ashley Johnson (she/her)