Ashley Cruz currently serves at NWEA as a state professional learning consultant in our Learning and Improvement Services Department and has an extensive background in public education in both elementary and secondary. Her career in education has prepared her well for building capacity state-wide with districts, schools, and educators, and she currently leads several programs at NWEA including the Capacity Building Program for Quality Schools International, Certified Trainer Program for Ohio, Maine Through Year Assessment Professional Learning, and Alaska Certified Facilitator Program.