Ashley Monroe

Ashley Monroe is an American country music songwriter and singer. 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 called Like a Rose in 2013. Ashley Monroe performing Blake SheltonIn 2016 she recorded The Blade which was another well-received album. Ashley Monroe is the Assistant Village Manager for the Village of Riverside Illinois and has over 15 years of experience working as a public servant, which includes almost five years as the an Deputy City Manager within Iowa City. The position she is in now the Village Manager's Assistant and holds a wide range of responsibilities that include overseeing the Community Development and Building Department in charge of grants and special initiatives. Ashley is responsible for running the day-to-day operations of Riverside Village while also implementing the goals and strategies for elected officers. Ashley's past roles included the budgeting and planning of government communications, personnel management as well as collective negotiation. Ashley is also passionate regarding climate action. Due to her engagement in national organizations and work in communities with diverse populations, Ashley has gained insight into the complexity of differences and similarities in how public organizations operate. Ashley's course focuses on contemporary approaches to governance and management in public organizations, from the viewpoint of an experienced professional. As well as providing the context for present as well as future leaders Ashley stresses the necessity of adapting today's ethical and strategically-based decision making in order to address challenges and take advantage of opportunities.