Photo by Jen Bonin
“Everyone has the ability to M.A.R.C.H.
Make A Real Change Happen.”
– A. Delgado
Ashley works to promote positive social change through her professional career, education, public speaking, individualized support and daily interactions.
In recognition of her commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community, Ashley was presented a Mayoral Citation from Maria Rivera of Central Falls, and received the Martin Luther King Jr. Excellence in Civic Involvement Award through Family Service Association of Fall River. She was also previously selected a RI Pride Parade Grand Marshall and voted N.E. Pride TV’s Person of the Year (RI) recognizing her advocacy and ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ wellness.
Ashley cares deeply about youth and community mental health. She has lobbied in support of LGBTQ+ youth mental health and supported several Gender and Sexualities Alliances (GSAs). She facilitated monthly Affirming Task Force (AFT) Meetings through Family Service Association, providing education, networking and resource sharing opportunities to strengthen cultural humility amongst human service providers.
2022 Be You Prom
Ashley supports Joanie’s Place for their first queer youth prom.
Features in Boston Spirit Magazine & WJAR (click image to view coverage).
2021 Pride Flag Raising
Ashley gives a keynote speech as representatives of Central Falls raise the Pride Flag in honor of 2021 Pride Month.
Google #ShowUp Stories
“Everyone has a reason to #ShowUp – in spirit and in person, at parades and marches, in cities big and small. This year we traveled to Prides all across America to talk to members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies about why they show up.” -Google
For more stories, visit pride.google.
2018 Women’s March
Ashley delivers a moving speech at the 2018 Women’s March in Providence, RI.
