Ashley P. Gordon
About Ashley P. Gordon
Ashley P. Gordon is a Senior Technical Writer currently serving as President of the Society for Technical Communication - Chicago Chapter. With a background in technical writing and a strong educational foundation in French Studies and Strategic Communications, she has held various roles in the field and possesses a global perspective from her experiences living abroad.
Work at Luma Health
Ashley P. Gordon has been employed at Luma Health as a Senior Technical Writer since 2022. In this role, she specializes in creating executive-level summaries and newsletters, contributing to the clarity and effectiveness of technical documentation. Her experience at Luma Health builds on her previous position as a Technical Writer within the same organization from 2021 to 2022.
Leadership at Society for Technical Communication - Chicago Chapter
Ashley currently serves as President of the Society for Technical Communication - Chicago Chapter (STC Chicago), a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she was Vice President from 2022 to 2023, where she contributed to the organization's initiatives and activities for 11 months. Her leadership roles reflect her commitment to the technical communication community.
Education and Expertise
Ashley P. Gordon holds a Master of French Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2015 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in French and English from Oakland University, completing her studies from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she achieved a Diplôme approfondi de français from Université d’Orléans in 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in technical writing and multilingual communication.
Professional Background
Ashley has a diverse professional background in technical writing and communication. She worked as a Technical Writer at Epic from 2017 to 2020 and has held various roles, including Programs Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Communications Intern at Arion Orchestre Baroque. Her international experience includes serving as an English Language Assistant in France through the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) from 2012 to 2013 and from 2014 to 2015.
Global Perspective and Language Skills
Ashley possesses a global perspective on cultural and social interactions, having traveled to 12 different countries and lived abroad. She is fluent in French, which enhances her communication and documentation skills in multilingual contexts. This linguistic ability supports her collaboration with subject matter experts and her effectiveness in team environments.