Transform. Innovate. Inspire.
From strategy to delivery, we are here to make sure your business endeavor succeeds.
Welcome to Ashby Consulting Group
Ashby Consulting Group, co-founded by Dr. Michele Cruse and Aleshia King, MBA, PMP, specializes in driving transformation and innovation across industries, with a focused expertise in higher education administration, healthcare administration, affordable housing & lending, Finance & Social Impact Investing, and beyond. With over twenty-five years of progressive experience in these fields, we bring a wealth of knowledge to empower organizations. We are committed to helping organizations transition and grow, focusing on building infrastructure, deepening impact, and fostering scalability. Our intentional specialized focus includes serving Non-Profits, Community-Based Organizations (CBO’s), Educational Institutions, Government Agencies, and Small Businesses. Through our consulting services, we apply an equity framing to address systemic barriers and promote justice for the populations and communities served by our clients.
Explore how our collaborative approach can help you achieve your goals and navigate challenges with confidence.
Mission Statement
At Ashby Consulting Group, our mission is to transform organizations through innovative strategies that inspire positive change. With a commitment to equity and justice, we collaborate with our clients to navigate challenges and achieve sustainable success, fostering inclusivity and empowerment within their organizations and the communities
they serve.
Vision Statement
Our vision at Ashby Consulting Group is to be the leading consultancy firm known for transforming organizations through innovative solutions that inspire lasting change. We envision a future where our inclusive and equitable approach drives systemic transformation across industries, fostering resilience, fairness, and excellence. By leveraging our expertise and dedication to transformative leadership, we aim to empower organizations to thrive and make a profound impact on the communities they serve.
Committed to helping organizations transition and grow, fostering scalability.
Meet the Team
Aleshia King, MBA, PMP
CO-FOUNDER
Aleshia King is a dedicated leader in healthcare transformation, with a career rooted in culturally responsive holistic care, behavioral health, and addictions treatment environments. Her journey began in roles supporting patient care transitions and addiction counseling.
Furthering her education with a Healthcare MBA from Oregon Health & Science University, Aleshia expanded her expertise to include revenue management, finance, and process improvement. Her passion for improving healthcare systems for underserved communities led her to a successful transition into Healthcare IT. In roles within a Health Information Exchange, she excelled in systems integration, implementation, and strategic planning across diverse healthcare organizations in the Pacific Northwest.
As the co-founder and Principal Consultant of Ashby Consulting Group, Aleshia provides strategic guidance across various industries, specializing in healthcare. Her expertise spans change management, leadership development, and strategic planning.
Aleshia's commitment to driving positive change and innovation is reflected in her current roles as IT Project Manager at Providence Health & Services, and as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at OHSU's School of Medicine, where she mentors current and future healthcare leaders and professionals.
Dr. Michele Cruse
CO-FOUNDER
Dr. Michele Cruse, co-founder of Ashby Consulting Group, has over 25 years of extensive experience in program development, project management, education administration, instruction, affordable housing & lending, community engagement, leadership development, coaching, and finance. Dr. Cruse also serves as Deputy Director of Ashby Family LEAD & Engagement Services providing support and resources to underserved individuals, which include Individuals with Intellectual and physical disabilities.
Dr. Michele Cruse, co-founder of Ashby Consulting Group and Deputy Director of Ashby Family LEAD & Engagement Services, provides strategic support to organizations of all sizes and to underserved communities through transformational and adaptive leadership. With over 25 years of experience, she focuses on empowering small businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations by delivering essential resources and fostering sustainable development.
Dr. Cruse has a PhD in Adult Education from Oregon State University, and a Masters and Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Portland State University and the University of Pittsburgh, respectively.