“Our office had the incredible opportunity to have Ashley come in to speak with us on diving deeper into the various parts of our and our clients identities, enabling us to learn more on how to best serve our community. The interactive presentation and handouts helped deliver the message in an engaging manner for all those who attended. We found such value in Ashley’s presentation and can’t wait to host additional sessions in the future! We couldn’t recommend Ashley and Ever Growing more.” 

 -Executive Assistant and Associate Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual 

 “Vendi’s rapid growth made it hard to keep up with things like recruitment and anything that wasn’t specifically product-related like DEI. And it can be intimidating to bring in a third-party DEI firm. Ashley took the time to get to know our business and custom-develop solutions that are right for our ad agency. Her knowledge, ideas and expertise have made Vendi more inclusive and equitable. This environment makes our team stronger and our company better. We’re grateful to have a partner like Ashley on the Vendi team.” 

-Agency Growth Principal at Vendi Advertising

"Ashley has done such important and sometimes difficult work within our school district and community.  Her work has helped educate staff and students about issues that are crucial in  making our world a better place.  Ashley's work has helped us all become a bit more comfortable talking about issues surrounding race, culture, socioeconomic status, gender, and mental health that we need to talk about but we often don't. She has utilized tools to help educate in a simple and straightforward manner, as well as coordinated staff development activities such as speakers and book studies.  She has helped create clubs and organizations as safe spaces for students to feel comfortable talking about their own experiences and learning about the experiences of others.  She has taken groups of students on field trips to experience things they are unable to experience here in their daily lives. She has helped create district-wide and community events and forums to celebrate people from diverse backgrounds. "

-Staff Member at School District of Onalaska

Ashley Nowak has been a tremendous source of support as it pertains to planning and facilitating lessons which are more equitable for all. We are extremely appreciative of her guiding perspective and actionable recommendations. She brings a flexible style of collaboration; looking for everyone's voice to be heard in the planning process. In addition, she consistently works to connect with community resources that provide all cultures to be seen, heard, and valued. 

-Staff Member at School District of Onalaska

 "Ms. Nowak is the type of person students won't forget about in their years after leaving the school district. I certainly haven't, and I still reflect on the valuable lessons she has taught me and apply them to my life."

-Student at School District of Onalaska

"I appreciate Ashley's humility and introspection. She has been instrumental in developing the equity vision, growing leadership, and fostering change." 

-Staff Member at School District of Onalaska