Ashley Bills, Corporate Director of Communications and Media Relations at United Church Homes, is a passionate advocate for the power of storytelling to inspire and connect. With nearly 20 years in strategic marketing and communications—including 16 years dedicated to senior living—Ashley draws on her background in public relations from the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Marshall University to lead impactful initiatives. Inspired by childhood visits to her great-grandmother in a nursing home, Ashley has developed a deep understanding of the needs of aging individuals and their families. She also serves as a founding board member of MissionHope, a nonprofit supporting Christians in the U.S. and Central America, and is the Worship Band Director at her local church. Living in the Appalachian foothills of West Virginia with her family, she blends her creative talents in music, public relations, and design to support her community.
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