The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is excited to announce the newest addition to its Board of Directors, Ashley Espinoza.
Ashley is a dedicated community leader with over a decade of experience in workforce and economic development. Her commitment lies in bridging the gap between underrepresented communities and broader community, fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, and actively engaging with her community.
Currently, Ashley serves as the Executive Director of Lane Workforce Partnership. She also contributes her expertise to multiple boards, councils, and commissions, including the Bethel District #52 School Board, Connected Lane County Board of Directors, La Plaza Board of Directors, Lane Council of Governments Board of Directors, Founder of Latino Professionals Connect and as a Leadership Council Member of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, further showcasing her commitment to arts and cultural enrichment.
Through her collaborative leadership style, Ashley has successfully overseen investments of millions of dollars, driving positive change and promoting sustainable growth within the region. Her dedication to community building and her collaborative leadership style align with OCVA’s values of responsible destination management and inclusive tourism opportunities that leave a positive impact on our coastal communities.
“Ashley’s leadership style seamlessly fit with our collaborative culture. Equally important, her guidance will be invaluable in helping us deepen our engagement with workforce partners to build an accessible futures for our youth and workforce pipelines for current and future employers,” shared OCVA Executive Director, Marcus Hinz.
We look forward to Ashley’s contributions as we continue to support the future of Oregon Coast tourism.