Extending compassion to those in need has always been a top priority for Ashely Schneider. At an early age, she read to residents at a retirement home in Richmond and interned with an organization that provided summer camp experiences for children whose mothers were in prison. Through Stepping Stone, Ashely continues to demonstrate her concern for people who need a touch of grace.

Since moving to Charlottesville in 2013, she has invested her time and heart in this community. Ashely is on the Friends of the Library Board for the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library and the Hummingbird Fund Board which is an accelerator for innovation in ALS research, advocacy, and overall functional support. She also serves on the Advisory Committee of Bennett's Village, an organization focused on building a multigenerational, all abilities playground in Charlottesville and advocating to change the way our community sees inclusion.

The mother of seven-year-old twins, Ashely knows exactly what's needed at each phase of raising infants and young children. As Executive Director of Stepping Stone, she puts that knowledge to work, making sure children have the resources they need to grow and thrive.