Emily Smith Ashby

About Emily Smith Ashby

Strategist. Innovator. Strengths Based Leader- I am a multi-faceted executive leader who enjoys serving the community through public service, nonprofit work, and small business education. My down to earth leadership style stems from my own experience as a scrappy entrepreneur, years of developing programs & classes that have real world applications and working 1 on 1 with hundreds of small business owners. Career Highlights + 20 years of leadership in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors + Executive experience leading for profit and nonprofit organizations.+ Over 15 years of experience hiring, training, and managing over 500 employees and volunteers.+ Developed and facilitated education classes, workshops, and events at various venues including the University of Utah, Women’s Business Center of Salt Lake, Salt Lake Region Small Business Development, Park City Chamber of Commerce, Suazo Business Center, and Salt Lake County.+ Increased program revenue and class attendance by over 150% in several organizations.+ Advised & mentored over 500+ business owners and nonprofit agencies on business strategies, digital marketing campaigns, sales, pitching your business, and effective leadership since 2014.+ Entrepreneur - Camera Coats LLC - Received Design Patent 2014 for Camera Coats LLC.+ Graduate of the Political Development Series (Women\'s Leadership Institute) Salt Lake City, Utah. Executive Experience:+ Nonprofit Executive Director, Camp GLOSS + Social Media Director, Jan Garbett for Utah Governor (2020)+ Interim Campaign & Marketing Manager for James Singer for US Congress (2018)+ Vice President of Mountain Sunrise Academy Charter School Board (Launched a Charter School)+ Board Member, TURN Community Services (Public Relations & Marketing Committee)+ Graduate of the University of Utah\'s Executive Education Series — Conflict Resolution + Banking On Women Graduate & Instructor (15-week business course for women) Presenter & panelist at the ARNOVA Nonprofit Research Conference in Austin, TX in November 2018.+ I was chosen to present my graduate thesis about Nonprofit Board Diversity in Salt Lake City and was nominated for Research Paper of the Year.

Experience

1. Program Coordinator

   Salt Lake County

   Nov 2022 — Present · Salt Lake County, UT, US

   I\'m back to my roots serving the public through recreation! My passion for providing learning opportunities for youth and teens has transitioned into the field of sports and fitness. It is fulfilling to work in space where my background, skills and education can be applied in my everyday work. I am currently at the Gene Recreation Center in West Jordan, UT.

Education

• Brigham Young University

  BA, Recreation Management & Youth Leadership

  1993 — 2000

• Westminster College

  Master’s Degree, MA Community Leadership | Nonprofit Management

  2016 — 2018