Ashley is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her BS in Applied Biological Sciences/Secondary Education from ASU in 2013 and has vast experience as a high school teacher. From there, she decided to start her career as a Registered Nurse and completed MS in Nursing from UofA in 2021. She was determined to continue on with her education and pursued her MS in FNP from GCU, where she graduated in 2026. Ashley is a current member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau.

Ashley is passionate about providing holistic, quality care that promotes health and wellbeing. She believes her patients should have the opportunity to be active participants in the management of their healthcare as she feels shared decision making is vital to positive patient outcomes. She also believes it is important to provide treatment options based on the best evidence-based recommendations.

A message from Ashley…

I am happy to call Arizona my home and have lived here my whole life. I have built a life with my husband, and we have three amazing children. I enjoy cooking and baking, camping, practicing yoga, reading, playing games with my family, and tending to our chickens and small backyard garden. I am also very involved in my church and believe spirituality can play an important role in healing and overall well-being.

After years of working in bedside nursing, I am excited to transition into family practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Throughout my nursing career, I have been a strong patient advocate, and I believe that one of the most important aspects of being a healthcare provider is truly listening to patients, understanding their individual needs, and meeting them where they are in their health journey. I am passionate about helping patients take an active role in their health through preventive care, education, and early intervention to improve their quality of life.

Before becoming a nurse, I worked as a high school teacher, and that experience continues to shape my approach to patient care. Education is an important part of what I do, and I want my patients to feel informed, empowered, and confident in their healthcare decisions. My goal is to build trusting relationships with my patients, provide compassionate and personalized care, and help each person feel heard, supported, and equipped to take charge of their health.

EDUCATION

• Post-Masters of Science in Nursing, Grand Canyon University – Phoenix, AZ (2026), Magna Cum Laude
• Masters of Science in Nursing, University of Arizona – Tucson, AZ (2021), Magna Cum Laude
• Bachelors of Science in Applied Biological Sciences/Secondary Education – Mesa, AZ (2013), Summa cum laude

EMPLOYMENT

• • • Primary Care FNP, Canyon Family Medicine – Mesa, AZ (2026-current)
    • Registered Nurse – ER, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center – Gilbert, AZ (2021-2026)
    • CMA – ER, Banner Baywood – Mesa, AZ (2018-2020)
    • Certified Biology Teacher, Combs High School – SanTan Valley, AZ (2016-2018)
    • Certified Biology Teacher, Poston Butte High School – SanTan Valley, AZ (2013-2016)
    • Primary Care FNP (Clinical), Grand Canyon Family Medicine – Mesa, AZ (2025-2026)
    • Primary Care FNP (Clinical), Cactus Bloom Wellness – Mesa, AZ (2025-2026)
    • Primary Care FNP (Clinical), Desert Lotus Clinic – Mesa, AZ (2025-2026)
    • Pediatrics FNP (Clinical), JJ Pediatrics – Queen Creek, AZ (2025)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• • • • • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
        • Arizona State Board of Nursing