Jeffrey R. Ash, Ed.D

Jeffrey R. Ash, Ed.D. - Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Universities at Shady Grove (USG)

Jeffrey R. Ash is currently The Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO) for The Universities at Shady Grove (USG). Prior to assuming the CDEIO position, Dr. Ash was the Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion, and Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) The School of Nursing. During his tenure at the School Nursing, The organization was recognized and the recipients of Insight into Diversity, highly acclaimed, Healthcare Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award five consecutive years, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. In his role, Dr. Ash served as the primary advisor to the Dean and senior leadership on all diversity and inclusion issues within the School of Nursing. Dr. Ash currently serves on the Board of Trustee’s at The Green House Project, and Broadmead Senior Living. Dr. Ash has published The Changing Face of Academic Nursing: Nurturing Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity Journal of Professional Nursing (JPN) and a chapter “Dimensions of Diversity” in the Ronch, Weiner text, Person Centered Elder Care (2013). His academic background includes: Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics, from Towson University, Master of Science Degree in Human Resources Management from University of Maryland, University College, and a Doctoral Degree in Urban Educational Leadership, from Morgan State University.