Ashley Settle
About Ashley Settle
Ashley Settle is a Fresh Rx Research Care Manager at Operation Food Search, where she focuses on improving food security and health disparities. She has a background in clinical research and community service, having previously worked at Washington University School of Medicine and served as president of City Hope.
Work at Operation Food Search
Ashley Settle currently serves as the Fresh Rx Research Care Manager at Operation Food Search, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she implements policies and procedures related to the Nourishing Healthy Starts clinical trial. She facilitates the Nourishing Healthy Starts program, ensuring that clients receive essential services during their perinatal period. Her work focuses on improving food security and access to resources for vulnerable populations.
Previous Experience in Clinical Research
Ashley Settle has extensive experience in clinical research. She worked at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis as a Lymphoma Clinical Research Coordinator from 2019 to 2020. Following this role, she served as a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator II from 2020 to 2021. Her experience in these positions has contributed to her understanding of disparities in clinical research and medicine.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Settle earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of North Texas, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Northeast Lakeview College, studying from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background supports her commitment to addressing disparities in clinical research and food security.
Community Involvement and Leadership
Ashley Settle is actively involved in community service and leadership. She serves as the president of City Hope, an organization focused on making resources accessible to the community. Additionally, she is an AmeriCorps alum, which highlights her commitment to community service and development. Her leadership roles reflect her dedication to improving the lives of those in her community.
Internship and Early Career
In 2017, Ashley Settle completed a four-month internship at Denton County, Texas, where she gained practical experience in community services. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Recycling Assistant at the University of North Texas from 2015 to 2017 and as a Cashier at Jason's Deli in 2014. These early roles contributed to her professional development and understanding of community needs.