Ashley Jeffrey Bouck ‘04, says her Siena experience ignited her passion for involvement within the Capital Region. “I got to learn first-hand how impactful nonprofit work can be. I have carried these values of taking care of our community, and especially servant leadership with my team, in my 20 years of nonprofit work.” Ashley took two internships while at Siena, including at Albany Medical Center and at ACOG (the American College of OBGYNs), and encourages incoming Saints to take advantage of every career exploration opportunity.  

She says, “Siena and the Franciscan values opened my eyes to the fact that you could marry your passion and purpose and that nonprofit work was a true career opportunity.” Recently, Ashley was named to The Albany Business Review’s 2023 Power 50: New Momentum. She is currently the first female CEO of the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. Before being surrounded by furry friends, she worked for the American Cancer Society, as Director of Prevention and Early Detection, as well as a staff partner for the Siena Relay For Life, and as the youngest Executive Director of Girls Inc of the Greater Capital Region.

Ashley says that Siena was her “home away from home” in which she made lifelong friendships and laid the foundation for her successes through dedication, volunteer work, and internships.

We congratulate Ashley on her accomplishments as a Saint who doesn’t sit on the sidelines!