Ashley Cooper

Designing for Collaboration and Wholeness

One afternoon I was sitting with a group of students at the lunch table. I was animated and engaged in our conversation. Suddenly, a 9 year old boy looked up at me with wide eyes of knowing and exclaimed, “Ashley, you need a tee shirt that says Easily Amazed!” I thought, “You’re right!” What a treasured gift he offered me that day as he simply and clearly reflected back to me the passion and enthusiasm I have for life. He also named this website!

The Official Bio
Bringing passion, playfulness, creativity and grounded action to the work she does and the life she lives, Ashley facilitates opportunities for people to have meaningful connections with themselves, each other, their purpose, their environment and a greater whole. She supports individuals, groups, organizations and families in their efforts to live more vibrantly, ground visions and ideas into action, and collaborate across generations, cultures and disciplines. Over the last 12 years Ashley has worked as a teacher, school counselor, social emotional educator, group facilitator, community organizer, organizational coach, life and family coach, and wilderness trip leader. She currently focuses on fostering community innovation and education through intergenerational and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Ashley received a Bachelors in Sociology and a Masters of Education in Counseling, specializing in play therapy, filial therapy and integral counseling. She has facilitated groups for parents, teachers, school communities, organizations and interest-based groups. Her approach is influenced by training and experience in methodologies and practices that support participatory leadership, collaborative sustainability, social and emotional well-being, mindfulness and expressive arts.

Learn more about Ashley Cooper, the person behind this website! And read some of her past Newsletters.

Recent Collaborations and Projects