Ashley Monroe

Ashley Monroe is a country musician and singer born in America. After the release of two singles as well as an album entitled Satisfied in 2007, she formed an ensemble called Pistol Annies with Angaleena Presley and Miranda Lambert and released her 2nd album called Like a Rose in 2013. Ashley Monroe performing Blake SheltonIn 2016, she released The Blade which was another well-received album. Ashley Monroe works as the Village Manager Assistant in Riverside Illinois. With over 15 years of experience, she has worked at various levels of public service, with five years of experience in Iowa City's city manager position as Deputy. She is currently an Assistant Village manager. She is responsible for a range of duties that include overseeing the Community Development and Building Department as well as overseeing grant applications and other special projects. In Riverside Ashley supports everyday operations of village services while taking on the strategic plan of elected officials as well as the community. Ashley has served in a range of roles in the past, including municipal planning and government communication collective bargaining for the budgeting of personnel in addition to focusing on climate change initiatives. Ashley can benefit from her experiences working with a range of communities and national organizations. She has also learned about the way that public organizations function. Ashley's class focuses on leadership, management and public administration from the viewpoint as a professional. Her emphasis on ethical and strategic decision-making, as well as adapting to the current challenges and opportunities and navigating intergovernmental and community relationships provides context for aspiring and working professionals within public organizations.