Ashley Kim Weiss
Executive Director, Together for Choice
About this speaker
The Case for Choice & Advocacy
Showcasing a variety of housing models will illustrate why we need to advocate for a wide array of options for different needs and preferences when planning for loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ashley Kim Weiss will also discuss opportunities and challenges in creating various housing options in the current regulatory environment, concluding with some practical recommendations.
Ashley is a social entrepreneur and disability advocate who currently serves as the Executive Director for Together for Choice. She is also the President & CEO of Elevare Community, which provides consulting services in housing development, residential placement, and life planning for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Prior to Elevare, Ashley was the co-founder and Executive Director of Villa de Vida, a non-profit organization building an affordable housing community for adults with developmental disabilities in San Diego.
Ashley is a National Certified Guardian and licensed California Professional Fiduciary. She holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and management from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and a master’s degree in business administration from the Claremont Graduate University’s Drucker School of Business.
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