Ashley Singleton
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Get to know me
I am a strategist, connector, and advocate dedicated to improving systems that support children, youth, and families. Since 2010, I’ve led federal and state initiatives funded by agencies such as SAMHSA, OAH, TANF, CDC, and ACA, blending program management, evaluation, and community engagement to drive meaningful change. My work spans mental health, positive youth development, and injury prevention—always with a focus on centering lived experience and building stronger, more equitable support systems.
Currently, I lead initiatives at the National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC), where I develop resources, foster collaboration, and uplift best practices in children’s mental health. Whether launching the SOC Summit, curating a podcast series, or shaping strategic communications, I’m passionate about creating spaces for learning and action.
At my core, I believe in the power of connection—between systems, communities, and people. I thrive in spaces where complex challenges meet creative solutions, and where voices that have been historically excluded are heard and valued.
I hold a Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from the University of South Florida. When I’m not working, I’m painting, on a nature trail with my dog, or diving into conversations about transforming systems for the better.
I am
Senior Project Manager, Comprehensive Suicide Prevention (CSP)
Senior Project Manager, National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC)
I provide support for national training and technical assistance initiatives focused on advancing children's mental health. My role includes developing strategic resources, leading cross-sector collaboration, and supporting practitioners through tailored learning opportunities.
Senior Project Manager, SAMHSA Program to Advance Recovery Knowledge (SPARK)
Senior Project Manager, The Maryland Prevention Exchange (MDE)
Work Showcase
System of Care (SOC) Summit
I led a team to curate and offer the SOC Summit, a national convening designed to empower communities and transform systems. My role included guiding strategic planning, coordinating with speakers and stakeholders, and ensuring the event aligned with SAMHSA’s priorities.
Tangled Routes Podcast Series
I launched the Tangled Routes podcast series, centering lived experience and systems navigation stories. I also provided guidance to maintain the series, including designing the Episode Guide to ensure consistent storytelling and impact.
NTTAC Topic-Specific Webpages
(Workforce Capacity, Suicide Prevention, Understanding Trauma: Intimate Partner Violence)
I collaborated with the team to develop and curate these resource pages, ensuring that NTTAC and SAMHSA materials were accessible and organized to support practitioners and communities.
NTTAC Blog Series Re-Launch
I worked closely with the team to re-launch the NTTAC Blog, shaping its direction, refining content strategy, and ensuring it highlights key topics in children’s mental health and systems transformation.
Testimonial
NTTAC and the presenters have created an extraordinary online conf experience, capturing not only the high quality of an exemplary national children’s system of care conference, but innovating an online mirror of the excitement and connections that in-person conferences offer. The next best thing to being there – topped all other online virtual events I have ever participated in!