Ashley Minaei, MPH, CPH

Alaska, At Large Director

Ashley Minaei is a public health professional dedicated to improving well-being across Alaska. Born and raised in Anchorage, she moved to Washington, DC after high school where she earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a Master of Public Health from George Washington University. After nearly a decade in DC, gaining experience in public health practice, research, and consulting, Ashley moved to Seattle for six years, continuing her career growth and experiences. She moved home to Alaska in 2019 via an epic camping road trip up the historic AlCan Highway with her husband, two-year-old, and newborn.

Since then, Ashley has worked for the Alaska Department of Health in the Division of Public Health’s Section for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. She strives to align her program management with integrating health equity, increasing representation of Alaska’s diverse populations, and addressing the impact of social determinants of health in her state’s communities. Ashley also has been involved with the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) since 2019, serving in leadership roles within the Cardiovascular Health Council and on the Health Equity Council.

Ashley lives in Anchorage with her husband, 8-year-old son, five-year-old daughter, and two-year-old son. In addition to working toward finishing her Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH), she enjoys spending her free time exploring Alaska’s stunning outdoors with her family, embracing the adventure that comes with life in the Last Frontier.