Ashley Palomo is a development professional with more than seven years of experience in fundraising, corporate giving, relationship building, community engagement, and event coordination. Throughout her career, she has cultivated meaningful partnerships with corporations, nonprofits, businesses, community members, and other stakeholders to connect resources with organizations and communities. Her experience includes managing corporate giving portfolios, coordinating fundraising campaigns and events, developing presentations and communications, and supporting initiatives that strengthen community impact.
Ashley’s approach to development is rooted in building genuine relationships and understanding what motivates people to invest in a cause. She has managed corporate and community partnerships, coordinated large-scale fundraising events, and worked with businesses to secure sponsorships, donations, and volunteer support. She has also developed and delivered presentations for corporate and community audiences, helping partners understand how their contributions can create meaningful change.
Her commitment to community-centered work began early in her career through community outreach and AmeriCorps service, where she worked alongside residents, schools, businesses, and local organizations to identify community needs and develop programs and events in response. Ashley holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Management from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of St. Francis, and an Associate of Arts from Moraine Valley Community College, which further strengthened her understanding of equity, sustainability, and the systems that shape communities.
As a first-generation Latina of Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage, Ashley brings a personal appreciation for the importance of representation, inclusion, and creating spaces where people feel welcomed and valued. She is passionate about using relationship building, storytelling, and development to help organizations advance their missions and expand their impact.