Ashley Monroe

Ashley Monroe, a singer-songwriter of country music hailing from the United States. Following the release of two singles and an album entitled Satisfied in 2007 she formed the group Pistol Annies with Angaleena Presley as well as Miranda Lambert and released her second album, titled Like a Rose in 2013. Ashley Monroe singing with Blake Shelton in the year 2015. She released The Blade, an album that earned her acclaim. Ashley Monroe has been in public service for more than fifteen years and has spent the majority of that time as a deputy city manager for Iowa City. She is currently the Assistant Village manager and has a variety of responsibilities, including managing the Community Development and Building Department in charge of grants and special projects. Ashley is in charge of managing the operations and activities of Riverside Village while also implementing the strategy and vision for elected officers. Ashley's prior roles have included administration planning, communications budgeting, and staff management and collective negotiation. Ashley is also passionate about climate change. Ashley has gained invaluable insight through working with national organisations and also from her work with different communities. Ashley's course focuses on leadership, management and public administration as seen from the perspective as a professional. Her emphasis on ethical and strategic decision-making adaptation to the current challenges and opportunities, as well as navigating the inter-governmental and community relations gives context to aspiring as well as current leaders in public organizations.