Ashley Katzakian
About Ashley Katzakian
Ashley Katzakian is a Care Operations Specialist at Within Health in Portland, Oregon, with a background in yoga instruction and wellness. She has extensive experience in health and wellness, event planning, and public speaking, supported by various educational qualifications in yoga, nutrition, and psychology.
Current Role at Within Health
Ashley Katzakian serves as a Care Operations Specialist at Within Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she applies her expertise in health and wellness to support operational functions and enhance client engagement. Her background in event planning and public speaking contributes to her effectiveness in organizing wellness events and interacting with clients.
Previous Experience at YogaSix
Prior to her current role, Ashley worked as a Yoga Instructor at YogaSix from 2019 to 2021 in Minneapolis, MN. During her two years there, she developed her skills in teaching yoga and promoting wellness, which align with her career in health operations. This experience helped her build a strong foundation in client engagement and wellness practices.
Education and Certifications
Ashley has a diverse educational background in health and wellness. She studied Yoga Teacher Training and Yoga Therapy at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis, earning her Yoga Teacher Certificate from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she completed her Ayurvedic Practitioner studies at the Yoga Veda Institute from 2019 to 2022. She also holds a Sports Nutrition Certificate from Precision Nutrition, which she obtained from 2017 to 2018.
Background in Theatre and Psychology
Ashley graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara in 2014, where she studied Theatre and Psychology. This educational experience provided her with insights into human behavior and communication, which are valuable in her current role in health operations. Her focus on Theatre Directing enhances her skills in public speaking and event planning.
Additional Work Experience
In addition to her roles in health and wellness, Ashley has held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Front of House Associate at the Children's Theatre Company from 2014 to 2016 and as a Resident Assistant at UC Santa Barbara from 2011 to 2013. She also briefly worked as an Herb Associate at The Herb Shoppe LLC in 2021 and as a Wardrobe Stylist at White House Black Market from 2013 to 2015.