Ashley's primary responsibility is to lead the Community Schools implementation team that serves schools across North Carolina. She helps Student U in our effort to impact students’ academic and health outcomes. Ashley guides the expansion of Community Schools and serves as the liaison and strategic partner between Student U and the larger North Carolina Community Schools Coalition.

Ashley Peters, LCSW

Student U Senior Director of the Community Schools Model

Ashley's Why:

I believe that it is our privilege to give and receive love. We are able to serve our families and our communities when we prioritize self-compassion and self-love. I believe in the power of human connection to foster individual and community healing. Student U deeply invests in the humans in our community, and in so many ways, communicates that all those in our community are worthy and deserving of love and purpose.

Ashley outside of Student U:

When I am not at Student U, I enjoy spending time with my husband and 3 precious and wild children. We love to being outdoors, connecting with friends and extended family, cooking, and enjoying food together. 

Advice Ashley finds valuable:

The long work is the right work. Keep on going! 

Colleges:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Course of study:

Master’s in Social Work
Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology and Communication Studies

Student U start date:

July 2019 as Chief Impact Officer (though I began working at Student U as a teacher in 2008!)

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