Ashley Burnside

Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Ashley graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with a degree in social theory and practice and a minor in community action and social change. She spent a summer living in Detroit and worked in a racial justice organization called Focus: HOPE where she helped analyze community survey data on food and education access. In addition, she led workshops on race with high school students from the Metropolitan Detroit area through the University of Michigan Intergroup Relations Office. Ashley has also interned at Congressman Daniel Kildee’s office through the Victory Congressional Internship Program and at the Human Rights Campaign where she focused on HIV/AIDS issues and transgender equity.

Field placement: Denver Urban Matters

Denver, Colorado

Policy placement: RESULTS

Washington, D.C.

Hunger Free Community Report

A Model for Engaging Food Pantry Clients: Analyzing the DenUM Community Leadership Team is a guide to help other food pantries create their own DenUM Community Leadership Team model to engage their clients. The guide includes recruitment strategies, agenda and workshop templates, and recommendations on making the space accessible.