Ashley Womble

Ashley Womble, MPH is a mental health advocate, author, and communications expert who works to improve the mental health system within the tech and nonprofit sectors. As the author of Everything Is Going to Be OK: A Real Talk Guide for Thriving with Mental Illness, Ashley combines her personal experiences with professional insights to empower readers to take charge of their mental health.

A former editor for Cosmopolitan, Ashley transitioned from the glamour of magazine publishing to the critical work of de-stigmatizing mental illness. She has led communications and public affairs for national organizations such as Crisis Text Line and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline advocating for better access to mental health resources. She has written for Newsweek, Salon, Women’s Health, and Health.