cyreena ashby

1 of 36 chosen women leaders of a year-long, intensive leadership fellowship hosted by the International Women’s Forum Leadership Foundation (IWF). IWF convenes Fellows in three separate executive sessions, providing customized leadership training that is behavioral, academic, and technical. Trainings for the 2018-2019 Global Cohort: Harvard Business School; Cambridge, Massachusetts (February 2019. Topics: “Case Study Method, Negotiations, Globalization, Business Strategy & Development, Authentic Leadership, High Performance & Talent Management) INSEAD - European Institute of Business Administration; Fontainebleau, France (June 2019. Topics: “Global Communications, Team Design & Integration, Executive Coaching)

Providing public affairs, nonprofit, and executive leadership consulting for organizations and companies. Includes interim executive duties, financial operations, fundraising, policy analysis, private foundation/philanthropic relations, and government relations.

Chief Executive Officer of Oregon Public Health Institute (OPHI). OPHI is building a future Oregon where the places we live, work, learn and play support a vibrant community of healthy people. We are guided by an abiding belief in the long term value of preventive health for everyone and we actively partner with others to achieve that vision.

* On a four year retainer as a policy analyst for Multnomah County Health Department for subjects on health disparities, budget management, correctional health care delivery, and government privatization * Assisted in launch of the first Health Equity Initiative in the State of Oregon * Created analysis for menu labeling ordinance that currently provides key nutritional data for consumers and locally based food businesses

* Oregon Campaign for Change Deputy Political Director; team member of a winning 2008 Barack Obama Campaign for Change state * Planned and coordinated fundraisers for the Candidate that raised over $250K in three months * Responsible for event planning and management of events for Howard Dean, Barbara Boxer, Nancy Pelosi, and President Obama

OPHI sees a world where vibrant health is a reality for all Oregonians. We see tomorrow's health today. Our future depends on it.Health is fundamental to quality of life. It touches every aspect of our daily experience in the places we live, work, learn and play. Countless choices present opportunities that collectively shape our health. OPHI strategies work to put healthy choices within reach of all Oregonians.A member of the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI), OPHI is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit that leads Oregon's movement for a sustainable public health agenda. We give Oregon's public health system and its workforce an independent voice, and place cutting-edge research into the hands of policymakers and practitioners where it can do the most good.Together, we make Oregon a place where the healthy choice is also the easy choice. We work to build a world where all Oregonians have equal opportunity for a life of optimal health.

* Appointed as US Senator Jeff Merkley’s first Multnomah County Field Representative * Carried forth the initial and fully funded federal appropriation for the Sellwood Bridge, connecting two large counties with a 30K daily driver rate * Negotiated a federal drinking water waiver on behalf of the City of Portland

OPHI sees a world where vibrant health is a reality for all Oregonians. We see tomorrow's health today. Our future depends on it.Health is fundamental to quality of life. It touches every aspect of our daily experience in the places we live, work, learn and play. Countless choices present opportunities that collectively shape our health. OPHI strategies work to put healthy choices within reach of all Oregonians.A member of the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI), OPHI is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit that leads Oregon's movement for a sustainable public health agenda. We give Oregon's public health system and its workforce an independent voice, and place cutting-edge research into the hands of policymakers and practitioners where it can do the most good.Together, we make Oregon a place where the healthy choice is also the easy choice. We work to build a world where all Oregonians have equal opportunity for a life of optimal health.

* Brought the organization from a negative balance to $325K in revenue within nine months. 92% grant award rate * Managed the Forum through a two-year organizational development process * Sought as recognized thought leader on race, gender, disability, and LGBTQ issues

* Administered newly mandated quarterly contract targets, securing business for Oregon companies, as Deputy Director of Business & Economic Equity in the Office of Governor John Kitzhaber * Member of Governor’s social equity policy team * Assisted in drafting initial language of the “10 –Year Enterprise Plan” for government funding

* Candidate in a three-way race for an open seat in the Oregon House of Representatives. Ran in an initial pool of 14 candidates as the youngest candidate and only woman. * Raised over $125K * Endorsed by EMILY’s List, The Oregonian, Stand for Children, and the Oregon Business Association

* Oregon Constituency Director who designed Oregon’s “Constituency Outreach Program” for the Democratic National Committee 50 State Partnership Program during the 2006 Election * Awarded a fund for an ad based pilot program for competitive candidates in swing districts, all of whom won their races * Coordinated the Party’s lobbying during the 2007 Oregon legislative session

* Carried out the clinical support mission of SEI in the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Service System for 3rd to 8th graders in Multnomah County public school districts * Managed 113 open cases at once * 63% of students increased GPA’s and benchmark scores by second half of the school year

Activities and Societies: * Honored Scholar, Bonner Scholarship Program * Director, Dean Rusk After School Art Academy * Mentor, Harris Homes First Grade Initiative Program * Volunteer, Open Door Community * Member, Phi Alpha Theta Historical Honors Society * Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Eta Kappa Chapter