Ashley Jones
Ashley N. Jones is an undergraduate student at the University of Washington majoring in Public Health with a minor in Diversity. She is also on the Women’s Varsity Crew Team where she serves as the Team Commodore. After graduation Ashley is off to graduate school to pursue a Master’s degree in Social Work which will allow her to be employed in the field of family and child welfare.
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