Ashley Moorefield

Truly living the mantra, "Be who you needed as a child," Ashley Moorefield has made it her life's work to not only give back to the community but to provide youth with the resources and tools to be successful adults.

With over 15 years of experience in Social Work and community efforts, Ashley observed many voids in programs designed to help young people. It prompted her to co-found Taking Youth Higher (TYH) mentoring program. Started in her backyard, with neighborhood children, the program has grown to reach far larger populations. Inspired by the mentoring program's success, Ashley knew that she needed to tackle the housing crisis that affects so many who have aged out of the foster care system. As the founder and CEO of Serenity Living Transitional Home (SLTH), she has provided a safe haven for young women suffering from homelessness. 

Ashley's arduous work and passion has not gone unnoticed. As her impact in the community grew, agencies began to reach out for her expertise, and her company, NYA Consulting, was born. Through her guidance, she assists organizations in making much-needed changes that will help many young people. 

Ashley proudly serves on the Board of Directors for both Gateway Health and Thaw, Inc. She also held a four-year position as vice president for the free youth sports and mentoring organization called "The Pittsburgh Kings and Queens." She holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Point Park University and has worked for agencies such as Gwen's Girls, Family Resources, Every Child, and Abraxas Center for Adolescent Females. 

Always encouraging and lifting others through her experience and knowledge, Ashley has written a book entitled, "Her Purpose" and she will be hosting a Women's Conference by the same name in May 2022. 

She is a happily married mother of two who continues to work diligently to offer housing, resources, and her heart to Pittsburgh youth and families.