Ashwini Prasad, Ma, MBA, Csm
About Ashwini Prasad, Ma, MBA, Csm
Ashwini Prasad is an Instructional Facilitator with extensive experience in diversity strategic consulting and project management. Currently employed at NWEA, she has a strong background in organizational development and has facilitated workshops aimed at enhancing student performance.
Current Role at NWEA
Ashwini Prasad serves as an Instructional Facilitator at NWEA, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she focuses on enhancing educational outcomes through the development and facilitation of workshops and webinars aimed at education professionals. Her work supports the creation of assessment solutions that measure student growth and proficiency, tailoring instruction to improve performance.
Education and Expertise
Ashwini Prasad has a diverse educational background. She earned an MBA from the University of Portland from 2006 to 2008. She also holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Oregon, completed between 2004 and 2006, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Sociology from Oregon State University, achieved from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, she has obtained various certificates, including a Business Analysis Certificate and a Project Management Certificate from Portland State University, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management from Oregon Health and Science University.
Professional Background
Ashwini Prasad has over 10 years of experience in organizational development, coaching, and mentoring. She has held various roles in different organizations, including Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and Foundation, Oregon Health and Science University, and Kaiser Permanente. Her positions have included Administrative Program Coordinator, Business Data Analyst II, and Senior Consultant in IT Strategy and Project Management. She has also worked as a diversity strategic consultant, focusing on equity training and stakeholder alignment.
Consulting Experience
Ashwini Prasad has provided consulting services through her own practice, Ashwini Prasad Consulting. She has worked with organizations such as Pacific University and The Goodness Collaborative, where she facilitated workshops and developed strategies for improving educational outcomes. Her consulting work emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and assessment solutions to enhance student success.
Certifications and Skills
Ashwini Prasad is a PROSCI-certified Change Management Consultant, demonstrating her expertise in change management processes. She possesses a versatile skill set that includes Agile coaching, business development, and IT project management, particularly with a focus on cloud-based solutions. Additionally, she is skilled in using Enterprise Architecture modeling tools and TRIO video conferencing technology.