Ashley Monroe

Ashley Monroe (born in America) is the country music and pop performer. Following the release of two singles and an album entitled Satisfied in 2007, she established an ensemble called Pistol Annies with Angaleena Presley and Miranda Lambert and released her 2nd album titled Like a Rose in 2013. Ashley Monroe singing with Blake Shelton in 2015. She released The Blade, an album that earned her acclaim. Ashley Monroe works as the Village Manager Assistant in Riverside Illinois. With over 15 years of working experience, she's worked in various positions within the public sector, with five years of experience in Iowa City's city manager position as Deputy. In her role as Assistant Village Director, she manages The Community Development and Building Department. This includes coordinating the grant application process and also completing specific projects. In Riverside Ashley supports everyday operations of village services while taking on the strategic plan of elected officials and the entire community. Ashley's past roles included administration planning, communications budgeting, and the management of staff and collective negotiations. Ashley is also passionate about climate change. Ashley's involvement in national organizations, and her working with different communities population sizes has provided her with insights into the various differences and similarities between how various public agencies are run. Ashley's education focuses on the latest strategies for leadership and management within the public sector, from a perspective of an experienced professional. She focuses on ethics and strategic decision-making adaptation to today's challenges and opportunities and navigating intergovernmental and community relationships provides context for aspiring and working professionals within public organizations.