Ashley holds a Masters in Child Life and is a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS). She helps children and teens who are inpatient, in the PICU, and in palliative care cope with the many stressors associated with illness and injury. The work of a CCLS is to care for the psychosocial health of youth so as to reduce the potential negative effects of trauma. Ashley hopes to someday see CCLS’ employed on-set in the entertainment industry so there is an adult present to advocate for the developmental, social, emotional, and psychosocial needs of child stars during production. Her hope is that someday there is less trauma associated with former child actors. Ashley is twice-published on the matter- please check out the publications below!