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Ashlie White, MA, is the Director of Health Policy and Strategic Alliances for the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association. Prior to joining AOPA, she served as the Director of Operations for Beacon Prosthetics and Orthotics. She served eight years as the Director of Government Affairs for the North Carolina Orthotics and Prosthetics Trade Association (NCOPTA), and four years on the board of Directors for the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP). Ms. White is currently enrolled in the graduate Public Health Leadership Program at UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health and holds a Master’s Degree in Digital Communication and Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
OPGA-O&P Woman of the Year Award
September 21, 2021
Open to all women in the profession, the O&P Woman of the Year Award is presented to someone who has made significant contributions to her patients, community, business, and the O&P profession throughout her career. https://www.vgm.com/communities/opga/woman-of-the-year/#Award%20Details%20and%20Selection%20Process
Read moreEnrolled: UNC Gillings School of Public Health
August 23, 2021
Enrolled at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health in the Public Health Leadership Program, part-time. The ability to learn is a privilege and responsibility. This program is an opportunity to enhance my knowledge of and skills for public health leadership, and to apply that learning to my work on behalf of the Orthotics and Prosthetics profession. Public Health Leadership Program
Read moreDirector, Health Policy and Strategic Alliances
June 1, 2021
Promoted to Director of Health Policy and Strategic Alliances on June, 1, 2021. AOPA’s policy agenda is informed by health policy research designed to improve access to high quality orthotic and prosthestic care. It is strengthened by partnerships and collaboartions with other stakeholders and specialites that are part of a comprehensive care team. The director of health policy and strategic alliances creates the link between research, strategic alliances, and policy.
Read moreElected to Board of Directors – Forrest Stump
June 25, 2018
Forrest Stump is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization with a mission to promote equitable access to physical activity for individuals living with disabilities. At age 10, Nicole Ver Kuilen made the difficult decision to amputate her left leg to save her life from cancer. She would then spend the next 16 years fighting an outdated healthcare system to get access to the prosthetic technology she needed to be physically active. Running prosthetics are considered “not medically necessary” and denied by insurance. The cost of a running blade, $15,000-$25,000 per limb, made it unattainable for Nicole and her family. In 2017,…
Read moreManager of Projects, AOPA
June 22, 2016
Manager of Projects, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) Overview: The Manager of Projects position intends to advance projects and initiatives that will assist AOPA members in being successful in their work as health professionals advancing the mobility needs of their patients — persons who have experienced limb loss or chronic limb impairment. Specifics: Responsible for managing ongoing projects as part of AOPA’s Survival Imperatives, including AOPA’s Registry, Outcomes and Comparative/Cost Effectiveness programs, Mobility Saves & Communication, as well as recent additions to the AOPA portfolio addressing a Reimbursement Compendium and Membership Enhancement. Assisting the AOPA Officers, AOPA Executive Director and…
Read moreDirector of Government Affairs
June 1, 2016
North Carolina Orthotics and Prosthetics Trade Association (NCOPTA) 2008-2016 Organized/lead all legislative initiatives and advocacy efforts in the State, including efforts to support access to care for the limb loss and limb difference community and initiatives that promoted patient-centered business practices within the O&P profession.
Read moreExecutive Board Member
October 1, 2015
National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics, NAAOP 114th Congress, 2015-2016 Presently Secretary/Treasurer, responsible for minutes, agenda management and all financial reporting Social Media Chair, responsible for all posting on Facebook, Twitter, Periscope and LinkedIn accounts Previous Board member for 113th Congress, 2013-2015
Read moreDirector of Operations
August 1, 2015
Beacon Prosthetics and Orthotics August 1, 2015 – June 12, 2016 Promoted to Director of Operations shortly after Beacon Prosthetics and Orthotics was acquired by BCP Group. Manage operations and staff for five North Carolina-based patient care facilities. Transitioned a successful family-owned business through acquisition by BCP Group and into a new leadership and operating structure.
Read moreMaster of Arts in Digital Communication
May 12, 2015
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Hussman School of Media and Journalism The program equips working professionals for leadership roles, addressing the issues reshaping media and communication today with challenging courses designed for career-minded students’ busy schedules. Students complete nine courses over two years and then spend the final semester working one-on-one with faculty on a comprehensive project. http://hussman.unc.edu/madc
Read moreBoard of Directors, NAAOP
October 1, 2013
113th Congress 2013-2015 Joined Board of Directors for the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics
Read moreDirector of Project Development
January 1, 2008
Beacon Prosthetics and Orthotics January 2008 – July 2015 Responsibilities included managing all communications, marketing and outreach projects and developing future projects. Managed all internal and external communication Organized and managed all patient advocacy and outreach efforts Developed all marketing strategy and managed implementation Designed, maintained and updated website and social media
Read moreStaff Photographer and Multimedia Producer
January 1, 2006
Chattanooga Times Free Press Worked in the newsroom for daily publications from January 2006 through January of 2008; Third Place 2007 Tennessee Press Association, Feature Photography; Third Place 2006 Golden Press Card Competition East Tennessee, Feature Photography.
Read moreBachelor of Arts, Journalism
May 5, 2005
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Bachelor Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, 2005 Awards: Received Ed Jackson Award and travel scholarship 2005, Inducted in Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Honor Society, Carolina Photography Association (CPA) President 2003-2005, National Press Photographer’s Association (NPPA) UNC-CH student chapter president 2003-2005, Awarded Elton Casey Journalism Scholarship for excellent GPA and outstanding Journalistic Achievement 2003,2004
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