CURRICULUM VITAE
Current Work Status: Ready to Work | Commissions/Contracts Open
Text-only Version | Last Updated: January 2026
Summary Statement
Ashley Grenstone is a community-driven administrator and project coordinator with 8+ years of professional experience across nonprofit, public broadcasting, and grassroots sectors. Skilled in operations, program delivery, volunteer coordination, and equity-based service frameworks Ashley is #Ready to Work.
Ashley is adept at fostering strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, maintaining accurate client records, and supporting organizational efficiency through detail-oriented administrative support. Fully bilingual and passionate about food security, social justice, and accessible community care.
Ashley’s full CV is organized around the following four key pillars:
1. Educational Journey: An exploration of Core Competencies, Educational Achievements, and Academic Highlights.
2. Employment Timeline: Noteworthy Positions of Responsibility, a Comprehensive Record of Employment, and a listing of Professional Skills + Knowledge-Sets.
3. Professional Milestones: An exploration of Professional Milestones including Public Speaking, Networking and Shared Knowledge.
4. Personally Noteworthy: A detailing of various Personal Accomplishments of distinguishable significance.
1. Educational Journey
1.1 | Core Competencies
1. Professional
· Administration: Systems Filing; NDAs; Internal/External communications; Staff Calendar Management; Staff Travel/Accommodations Management;
· Budgeting: Wkly/Mthly/Ann Budget Reports; Contracts; Invoices/G&S Agreements; Filing staff expense claims;
· Management: ‘Boarding Applications’ (reviewing job applications/attending interviews); Event Coordination; Program Coordination;
· Project Management: Acting project manager for a national strategy;
· Advisory: Professional Guidance Reporting;
· Visual & Product Design: 15+ Yrs of design contract work;
2. Personal
Fine Arts: 20+ yrs of painting, drawing, sculpting, crafting & ideation work;
Language: English (CCC); French (CBC); Japanese (AAA); ASL (AAA);
· Influence: Writing Professional Organization Recommendations (Awarded to the ‘Student Alliance for Mental Health‘);
1.2 | Record of Education
Micro-Credential (Planned): ‘Creating & Maintaining a Work-Life Balance ‘ | Jan – Feb, 2025
Laurentian University; Online Learning Portal
MA (Paused): ‘Human Systems Intervention ‘ | Sept 2020
Concordia University; Montreal, QC
BA (Completed): ‘Human Rights & Social Justice ‘ | June 2017
Carleton University; Ottawa, ON
BA (3/4 years complete): ‘Visual & Product Design ‘ | 2008 – 2011
NSCAD University; Halifax, NS
Secondary Education Diploma (Completed) | 2008 – 2011
St. Peters Catholic High School; Ottawa, ON
1.3 | Academic Highlights
Research (Planned): ‘Transgender/Non-binary Histories in the Ottawa/Gatineau Area ‘
Independent; Gatineau, QC
Research (Planned): ‘Two-Spirit Identities & Traditional Knowledge ‘
Independent; Gatineau, QC
Paper (Completed): ‘REDD Washed Green: An Analytical Response To “REDD ALERT!: How REDD+ Projects Undermine Peasen Farming and Real Solutions to Climate Change” ‘ | Dec 2016
BA Human Rights & Social Justice, Carleton University; Ottawa, ON
Paper (Completed): ‘Better Access to Food and Nutrition for Malayans in the Ségou Region: An examination of MDG #1 Through the lens of a Case Study Analysis on Project ‘ IFONS ‘ | Dec 2015
BA Human Rights & Social Justice, Carleton University; Ottawa, ON
Paper (Completed): ‘Why the culpability of a child soldier does not validate the use of torture and/or execution by the state ‘ | Dec 2014
BA Human Rights & Social Justice, Carleton University; Ottawa, ON
2. Employment Timeline
2.1 | Positions of Responsibility
❖ Project Lead: ‘All Nations Recognition Award Ceremony ‘ | June 20, 2024
Working with colleagues to delineate communications, ceremony agenda, scripting, visuals, budgeting, award tokens & certificates; Hosted by the CBC/Radio-Canada Indigenous Office & All Nations ERG; Company-wide event, Virtual.
❖ Event Coordinator: ‘Writers’ Retreat’ | May 8-12, 2023
Coordinated week-long agenda, travel, accommodations, Food/Per Diems, budget, record-keeping; The retreat was designed for a critical drafting phase in the development of the CBC/Radio-Canada National Indigenous Strategy; Wendake, QC.
❖ Indigenous Recruitment Officer (Contract) | Aug – Dec 2019
Cross-departmental training (Undergrad Admissions and Centre for Indigenous Initiatives); Coordinated five months of travel, accommodations, per-diem and equipment rental for the purpose of touring secondary schools, community Centres and post-secondary institutions to speak with Indigenous youth and young adults about their post-secondary pursuits; Centre for Indigenous Initiatives, Carleton University; Ottawa, ON
2.2 | Record of Employment
⏭ Small business Owner (Contract) | 2015 – Current
Ashley Grenstone Ltd.; Remote
⏭ Tree Planter (Seasonal) | May 2nd – July 14th 2025
Heritage Restoration Inc.; Algonquin Park/Timmins/Cochrane/Chapleau, ON
⏭ Central Poll Supervisor (Contract) | April 2025
Elections Canada; Ottawa, ON
⏭ Small business Owner (Full-Time) | 2015 – Current
Ashley Grenstone Ltd.; Remote / Gatineau, QC
⏭ Senior Administrator (Full-Time/Permanent Salary) | Jan 2022 – Sept 2024
CBC/Radio-Canada Indigenous Office, Corporate Development; Remote / Ottawa, ON
⏭ National Two-Spirit Youth Coordinator (Contract) | June – Dec 2021
2SiMS (Two-Spirits in Motion Society); Remote / Ottawa, ON
⏭ Teaching Assistant (Contract) | Fall Semester 2020
BA Course: ‘Interpersonal Communication and Relationships’, Concordia Uni.; Remote / Ottawa, ON
⏭ Gender Equity Toolkit Coordinator (Contract) | March 2020
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples; Remote / Ottawa, ON
⏭ Indigenous Recruitment Officer (Contract) | Aug – Dec 2019
Centre for Indigenous Initiatives, Carleton University; Ottawa, ON
⏭ Project Leader (Logistics) (Contract) | June – August 2019
Responsible for health and safety of Program Participants 24/7 over the 6.5 week period; Organizing and facilitating schedules, meals and activities; Role-Model/Mentorship; Northern Youth Abroad; Ottawa, ON
⏭ Membership Sales and ServicesRep (Full-Time) | Jan – June 2019
YMCA/YWCA Canada; Ottawa, ON
⏭ Front Store Supervisor (Full-Time) | Oct 2018 – Jan 2019
Toys’R’us; Ottawa, ON
⏭ Deli Food Prep (Full-Time) | Feb – Oct 2018
Sobeys; Ottawa, ON
⏭ Cashier (Full-Time) | Jan 2017 – Feb 2018
Shoppers Drugmart; Ottawa, ON
⏭ Concierge / Security Guard (Full-Time) | Feb – Aug 2016
Iron Horse Security and Investigations; Ottawa, ON
⏭ Mentor/Role Model: High School Students (Full-Time) | Sept 2014 – June 2015
Urban Alternative Aboriginal High School Program; Ottawa, ON
⏭ Mentor/Role Model: University Students (Full-Time) | Feb – Oct 2013
Carleton University / Centre for initiatives in Education; Ottawa, ON
⏭ Seasonal Sales Rep (Part-Time) | Fall 2013
Party City; Ottawa, ON
⏭ Cashier/Baker (Part-Time) | Nov 2011 – April 2012
Tim Hortons; Fall River, NS
⏭ Deli Assistant (Full-Time) | June 2010 – Sept 2011
Costco Wholesale; Dartmouth, NS
⏭ Cashier/Gardener (Part-Time) | Summer 2009
Farmer Clems; Fall River, NS
⏭ Seafood Dep. Assistant (Part-Time) | Sept 2008 – June 2009
Sobeys; Ottawa, ON
⏭ Front End Grocery Clerk (Part-Time) | Sept 2006 – June 2007
Save On Foods; Edmonton, AB
Freelance Design Highlights
❖ Visual Designer: ‘Brand Package’ | May 2021
Zenith Consulting Inc.; Toronto, ON
❖ Graphic Recorder: Community Consultation | March 2021
Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan; Virtual / Regina SK
❖ Visual Designer: ‘Crucial Voices Report ‘ | Feb 2021
Students For Consent Culture; Victoria, BC
❖ Visual Designer: Internal Documents | Dec 2020
Northern Youth Abroad; Ottawa, ON
❖ Visual Designer: Internal Documents | Sept 2020
Centre for Initiatives in Education; Ottawa ON
❖ Toolkit Designer: ‘Everyone has a Place in the Circle ‘ | March 2020
WAGE sponsored Gender Equity Toolkit by the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples; Ottawa, ON
❖ Designer: Poster | Sept 2018
Miinwashin Lodge; Ottawa ON
❖ Visual Designer: Poster | Aug 2018
CUPE 1281; Ottawa, ON
❖ Painter: Mural painting | Fall 2016 – Spring 2017
Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre; Ottawa ON
❖ Booklet Designer: Canadian Under 25 Rifle Team | Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
Dominion of Canada Rifle Association; Ottawa, ON
❖ Apparel Designer: ‘Canadian Under 25 Rifle Team ‘ | Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
Dominion of Canada Rifle Association; Ottawa, ON
❖ Logo/Signature Designer: Indigenous Policy and Administration | Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
Public Policy & Administration Masters Program, Carleton University; Ottawa, ON
❖ Apparel Designer: ‘Cadets Core/2332 ‘ | May 2014
Maj E.J.G. Holland VC; Ottawa, ON
❖ Logo Designer: Indigenous Enriched Support Program | Fall 2013 – Spring 2014
The Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement, Carleton University; Ottawa, ON
2.3 | Professional Skill/Knowledge ‘Sets’
Computer Assistance Software
Google Workspace (Business Plus); Microsoft Office (365 Premium); Adobe Creative Suite; Slack; Miro; Canva; Zoom; Meta Business Suite; Basecamp; Legend; Banner;
Equity Training
Decolonization/Indigenization Frameworks & Practices; Anti-O/Anti-Racism Training;
Sexual Violence Prevention Training; Intersectional Equity Training; ‘Empathetic Listening Skills’ Training;
Institutional knowledge
1. Post-Secondary Institutions
· Extensive experience with campus-based services, online learning platforms, and admission processes for both students and staff.
· Proficient in addressing student resource inquiries, researching prospective students, and analyzing recruitment statistical data to inform strategies.
2. Public Broadcasting
· Strong familiarity with internal employee portals and licensed software for internal daily function.
· Clear understanding of how departmental structures are organized for accommodating the unique needs of various linguistic and cultural-based audiences.
Professional Training & Certification
· Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner (Active) | Certified: March 16 2023
PROSCI®; 3-Day Online Training Course
· Emergency First Aid, CPR/AED Level A (Expired) | Certified: Feb 2020
License: 89522447; Canadian Red Cross; Ottawa, ON
· SafeTALK Certificate (Active) | Certified: Oct 2019
Livingworks Edu USA; Ottawa, ON
· Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) (Active) | Certified: Jan 2018
License: 1EN27; Livingworks Edu USA; Ottawa, ON
· Individual Security Guard (Expired) | Certified: August 15, 2017
License: 11126134; Private Security & Investigative Services Branch; Ottawa, ON
3. Professional Milestones
3.1 | Presentations, Workshops & Public Speaking
Speaker: ‘2-Spirit Peoples and MMIWG+ ‘ | Feb 2020
Minwaashin Lodge; Ottawa, ON
Workshop Facilitator: ‘Map Making Session ‘ | May 2019
Ottawa Comic-con; Ottawa, ON
Speaker: ‘Trans Day of Remembrance ‘ | Nov 2018
City of Ottawa Human Rights Memorial; Ottawa, ON
Workshop Facilitator: ‘Trans Identities ‘ | Sept 2018
Carleton University Graduate Student Association, Carleton University; Ottawa, ON
Speaker: Protest | Mar 2017
National Art Gallery; Ottawa, ON
Speaker: ‘Trans Mental Health ‘ | Nov 2016
Student Alliance for Mental Health (SAMH), Carleton University; Ottawa, ON
Workshop Participant: ‘Trans Digital Storytelling Workshop ‘ | June 2016
Grad Student Project; York University, Toronto, ON
3.2 | Conferences, Conventions & Gatherings
‘National Native media Conference‘ Hosted by the Indigenous Journalism Association | Aug 10-12, 2023
Logistical/administrative lead for CBC/Radio-Canada colleagues & guest speakers; Winnipeg MB
‘All Nations Gathering‘ Hosted by the CBC/Radio-Canada Indigenous Office & All Nations ERG | Aug 9, 2023
Event Coordinator; Winnipeg MB
‘NAIG 2023‘ Hosted by the North American Indigenous Games | July 15-23, 2023
Logistical/administrative support for CBC/Radio-Canada colleagues; Booth/Table Support; Kjipuktuk, NS
‘Writers’ Retreat‘ Hosted by the CBC/Radio-Canada Indigenous Office | May 8-12, 2023
Event Coordinator; Wendake QC
‘Indigenous Disability & Wellness Gathering‘ Hosted by the Indigenous Disability Canada | Nov 15-17, 2022
Logistical/administrative lead for CBC colleagues & CBC guest speakers; Booth/Table Coordinator; Victoria, BC
‘34th Annual International 2Spirit Gathering’ Organized by the Edmonton 2Spirit Society | July 2021
2SiMS Staff Representative; Métis Crossing; Smokey Lake, AB
‘2nd Wind Forum‘ Hosted by the Two-Spirits in Motion Foundation | Jan 25-26, 2020
Attendee; The society’s first Annual General Meeting by and for Two-Spirit Peoples. Toronto, ON
‘GDC 2019′ Hosted by the Game Developers Conference | March 18–22, 2019
Attendee; Moscone Convention Center; San Francisco, CA
‘Human Rights Conference’ Hosted by the University of Ottawa | January 2018
Attendee; Ottawa, ON
3.3 | Instructional Experience
Volunteer Tutor: Intro to Graphic Design | 2014 – Current
1-on-1 tutoring; Online Sessions
Organizer/Facilitator: Workshop on Trans Rights for Teaching Assistants | Sept 2018
Carleton University Student Association (CUSA); Ottawa, ON
Student Mentor: Urban Alternative Aboriginal High School Program | Sept – April, 2013 – 2015
Centre for Initiatives in Education, Carleton University; Ottawa, ON
4. Of Noteworthy Significance
4.1 | Grants, Scholarships & Awards
Finalist: ‘Solidarity Art Space’ Contest 2020 by Massey Books & Gallery | Jan 2020
$250 award and Group Exhibition; Vancouver, BC
Sponsorship: ‘2nd Wind Forum’ by the Two-Spirits in Motion Foundation | Jan 2020
Forum, travel, and accommodations; Toronto, ON
Scholarship: ‘Game Developers Conference 2019’ by Dames Making games | Nov 2018
$1700 Conference and Summit Ticket to attend the March 2019 Game Dev Conference; San Francisco, CA
Micro-Grant: ‘Tontine Award’ by the Boursies Tontine Awards Foundation | June 2018
$1000 writing grant; Ottawa, ON
4.2 | Group Art Exhibitions
‘Trans/Non-Binary Arts Incubator‘ by Cara Tierney | March 2022
Virtual and In-person gathering, Ottawa, ON
‘3 Person Artist Exhibition‘ by Massey Books & Gallery | May – July 2021
The Massy Arts Society is on Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh territories; Vancouver, BC
‘To Be Continued: Troubling the Queer Archive‘ by Cara Tierney and Anna Shah Hoque | Aug 2020 – May 2021
Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG) Ottawa, ON
‘Ovation‘ by RAW Ottawa | Dec 2018
Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, Ottawa, ON
‘Queer Landscapes Queer Intersections: ‘An Art Exhibition exploring LGBTQ Social Issues + Identities from an Intersectional Perspective’‘ Presented by Ontario Public Service Pride Network | May – June 2017
Juried by Robert Houle, Pamila Matharu, and Syrus Marcus Ware; John B Aird Gallery, Toronto, ON
‘4th Annual Community Exhibition‘ by the Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG) | Nov 2014
Happening every few years, this exhibition celebrates the creativity of the Carleton community; Ottawa, ON
‘Annual Community Exhibition‘ by the Art gallery of Alberta | March 2008
Annual community art exhibition celebrating the Edmonton art community; Edmonton, AL
4.3 | Event Management
Volunteer Tutor: Intro to Graphic Design | 2014 – Current
1-on-1 tutoring; Online Sessions
Organizer/Facilitator: Workshop on Trans Rights for Teaching Assistants | Sept 2018
Carleton University Student Association (CUSA); Ottawa, ON
Student Mentor: Urban Alternative Aboriginal High School Program | Sept – April, 2013 – 2015
Centre for Initiatives in Education, Carleton University; Ottawa, ON
4.4 | Publications
‘Untitled‘ | Planned (2025/26)
Autobiography, TBD.
‘The Big Awful Thing‘ (working title) | Ongoing (2024 – Current)
Illustrated children’s book, TBD.
‘Transphoria‘ | Ongoing (2019 – Current)
Autobiography, TBD.
‘Two-Spirit People All Across Turtle Island‘ | Published March 22, 2019
Article, PornHub Sexual Wellness Centre.
4.5 | Filmography
‘1 Contrary 5 Agokwe-Nini ‘ Published March 22, 2019. Documentary • 43 min
Directed by Howard Adler and Carmel Whittle, ‘1 Contrary 5 Agokwe-Nini ‘ talk-show style documentary discussing gender, sexuality, Indigenous identity, traditional two-spirit roles, terminology, accessing ceremony and more.
4.6 | Community Work, Memberships
STEPS | General Member; Jan 2024 – Current
“Pushing your creative boundaries and building inclusive communities through art and creative placemaking”
Mural Routes | General Member, Feb 2019 – Current
“Mural Routes activates communities by facilitating the creation of responsive, collaborative murals, and provides opportunities to build and advance careers in mural art. Our vision is to be a leading resource for all artists, organizations and communities creating mural art”
Ottawa Dyke March | Member of Organizational Team, 2021 – 2022
“The Ottawa Dyke March first took place July 10, 2004, in solidarity with other dyke marches around the world”
Centre for Gender Advocacy | Board Member, 2021 – 2022
“The Centre for Gender Advocacy is an independent, student-funded, Concordia University organization mandated to promote gender equality and empowerment, particularly as it relates to marginalized communities”
Missing Maps Project | Volunteer: Crowd Mapping Rural Tanzania, Sept 2021
“The Missing Maps project aims to map the most vulnerable places in the world (affected by humanitarian crises: disease epidemics, conflict, natural disasters, poverty, environmental crises)“
Ottawa Arts Council | 2021 Awards Juror, April – June 2021
“Supporting, promoting and championing the arts in Ottawa”
Kind Space | Board of Directors – General, June 2017/18
“Kind Space is a community centre in Ottawa – unceded Algonquin territory – that offers resources, events, social and educational programming. Our work celebrates, supports, and prioritizes oppressed sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions”
Word Warriors Society | Financial Director, Sept 2013 – April 2014
Ashley and other Carleton University students initiated the second generation of Word Warriors after the original society graduated out.