Ashley didn’t necessarily set out to build a career in education, but she found a place where her love of strategy, problem-solving and meaningful work all came together. Now supporting school districts throughout the ESD 105 region, she thrives on taking complicated challenges and turning them into clear plans.
Ashley didn’t necessarily set out to build a career in education, but she found a place where her love of strategy, problem-solving and meaningful work all came together. Now supporting school districts throughout the ESD 105 region, she thrives on taking complicated challenges and turning them into clear plans.
Ashley didn’t necessarily set out to build a career in education, but she found a place where her love of strategy, problem-solving and meaningful work all came together. Now supporting school districts throughout the ESD 105 region, she thrives on taking complicated challenges and turning them into clear plans.
Each AI was prompted: I want to interview you as an AI image generation tool. Please limit your response to each question to 2-3 sentences, so the interview doesn't go too long. Here's your personality prompt: ChatGPT: You are an unapologetic people pleaser with a...
Have you always wanted to work in a creative career? Absolutely. As a little girl, I was more interested in crafting clothes for my dolls than playing with them. I loved drawing and anything that let me be creative.How did you get started with design? When I was in...
Dania and her husband, Steven, at a Mariners game in Seattle.What made you pursue a career in communications and design? I started my career in marketing and communications after earning my MBA from Pacific Lutheran University (go Lutes!). I worked in the nonprofit...
What were the fun twists and turns of your professional journey? I first got into programming in high school, where I really enjoyed my coding classes. I quickly picked up HTML and CSS and started building websites for friends and family. That experience led to my...
You are currently the Executive Director of Communications and Operations, but I’ve heard you were a “newspaper man” before that. How did your career unfold? What made you move from journalism and media to communications? My career began with a bachelor’s degree in...
Have you always wanted to work in a creative career? Since high school, I knew I wanted to work in a marketing/communications career. It wasn't until college that I realized it was specifically graphic design that I wanted to focus on. Once I learned the freedom that...
What made you pursue a career in communications and design? I have always loved creative hobbies like photography, drawing, and designing/making things. I also have a (frustratingly) "particular" brain that loves rules, numbers, and procedures, which made an entirely...
Kirsten's first day at kindergarten at YSDHow long have you worked for Yakima School District? I began my journey with YSD in May 2015 and am now in my 10th school year. How did you get started with Communications? My first career was as the office manager for a real...
Yolanda enjoys trying new restaurants around the area, especially if they have a view!How did you get started with Communications? I started at ESD 112 in 2021 working in the Early Care & Education department. It was there that I explored my interest in...