Ashley Beard-Fosnow

Ashley’s serves as the Executive Director for the Missouri Humanities. Her duties include development, advocacy, and management. Previously, Ashley served as the Executive Director of American Public Square. Prior to that role, she conducted research, program evaluation, and community assessments for institutions such as the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the City of Kansas City’s Health Commission as an independent contractor for UMKC’s Public Affairs Department. Ashley has worked for various nonprofit organizations throughout her career including the UMKC Foundation, Missouri Jobs with Justice, and Mother’s Refuge with much of her focus on fundraising and development. Currently, Ashley serves as Treasurer of the Board of Directors for Hope Haven, Cass County’s domestic violence shelter, and on Missouri’s Division of Youth Services Advisory Board.