Ashley Hickson
40 under 40 class of 2021
Fort Worth , TexasSenior Health Equity Advisor and Policy Scientist
Center for Science in the Public Interest
"The field of public health is uniquely positioned to bring about the necessary change for historically excluded populations through high-impact interventions focused on advancing health equity."
Three words to describe me:
assiduous, fervent, bold
The best part of my job:
the opportunity to collaborate with passionate and brilliant colleagues within my organization and externally to create a more equitable and just food system.
Something that would surprise others about me:
Even though I have worked heavily in the community for most of my career in externally facing roles, I am an introvert who prefers to strategize and create behind the scenes.