Ashley Monroe

Ashley Monroe is an American country music songwriter and singer. The album Satisfied came out in 2007. She formed a Pistol Annies band with Angaleena Lambert as well as Miranda Lambert. Her second album, Like a Rose (2013) follows. Ashley Monroe performing Blake SheltonIn 2016, she released The Blade which was another extremely acclaimed album. Ashley Monroe is the Assistant Village Manager for the village of Riverside Illinois and has over 15 years of experience working in the public sector, including almost five years as the an Deputy City Manager within Iowa City. In her role as the Assistant Village Director she oversees the Community Development and Building Department. It includes the coordination of grants and completing special projects. The role of Ashley in Riverside is to aid in the day-to-day operations of the village's services and carry out the vision for strategic planning set out by elected officials. Ashley's prior roles include municipal planning, government communications and budgeting. She also managed personnel and collective negotiations. Additionally, she was involved in the climate change issue. Because of her involvement with the national community and working in communities with diverse populations, Ashley has gained an understanding of the complexities differences and similarities when it comes to the ways public agencies function. Ashley's classes are focused on leadership for public organizations and management from the point of view that of an experienced professional. Ashley's focus on adapting to the current issues and opportunities, navigating community and intergovernmental relations, and making ethical decisions gives context to both new professional and current employees within public organizations.