Ideas that inspire. Actions that matter.
Here’s What Folks Are Saying
“Ashley Stallings is a powerful and engaging speaker whose passion for child advocacy is both evident and contagious. She brings deep knowledge, real-world experience, and an authentic presence that resonates with every audience.”
“What sets Ashley apart is not just her deep knowledge of trauma-informed care, but her unwavering commitment to healing and hope. She leaves you not just informed—but empowered.”
“Ashley is outstanding! She is a fierce advocate for children and effectively inspires others to join the cause. She is an expert at building bridges, mending fences, and creating places of healing. She has been instrumental in our organization's integration into the Multidisciplinary Team process and has helped us become part of the solution”
“Ashley's expertise has positively impacted our newly established child advocacy center team - both personally and professionally. Her support in helping us develop evidence-based practices and trauma-informed services was exactly what we needed to take our child advocacy work to the next level and build a strong foundation. I am grateful for her contributions and would recommend her without hesitation to any child advocacy center seeking both expertise and heart.”
Presentation Topics
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HOPE-Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (Tufts Medical Center)
A powerful look at how meaningful, evidence-based connection builds resilience in children, families and the professionals who serve them.
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Reigniting Passion After Burnout
For directors, founders and teams who’ve given their all to their work-and need to find their fire again.
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You’re the Executive Director of a Nonprofit: Now What?
A guide for new Executive Directors to lead with clarity, confidence and a plan-while keeping their sanity intact.
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Running a Nonprofit in a Rural Area
Explores how rural nonprofits can meet local needs, build strong communities and drive meaningful impact with limited resources.
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The Business of Running a Child Advocacy Center(CAC)
A practical and honest look with real strategies dedicated to what it really takes to run a CAC-juggling challenges, managing operations, and making a difference.
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Customized Presentation
I bring the message - you bring the context. Together, we'll make it resonate.
Training. Speaking.Inspiring Change.
Workshops and Retreats
HopeWorks Professional Series
The HopeWorks Professional Series is a multi—series workshop (virtual or in person) giving helping professionals practical tools, real-world strategies, and heart-led guidance to sustain themselves and strengthen client and community resilience.
Inaugural HeartFirst Retreat coming 2026-stay tuned!
An immersive retreat for those experiencing burnout, designed to recharge and clarify your vision and gain tools to foster hope and resilience in yourself and those you serve.
On Demand Courses coming in 2026!
A self paced course for helping professionals and nonprofit leaders to help recognize burnout, reset your stress response and rediscover the purpose and joy in your work.
Tailored Experiences:
Speaking, Training, and Retreats That Inspire Change
National Children's Alliance Leadership Conference Washington DC
IGNITE National Conference Online
Strengthening Families Training Institute Boise, Idaho
Idaho Nonprofit Association State Conference Boise, Idaho
National School Resource Officers Conference Appleton, Wisconsin
Idaho Safety and Resiliency Conference Boise, Idaho
Krimes Against Kids Conference Orlando, Florida
Stronger Together Conference Boise, Idaho
Podcasts Featuring
Ashley
The Landy Peek Podcast
Ashley opens up about her journey of accepting the messy, chaotic parts of life. It’s really amazing how those turbulent moments can help us grow! The secret? It’s all about recognizing your self-worth and seeing boundaries as acts of love, not limitations. Isn’t that such a refreshing perspective? Join us for this enlightening conversation!
The Resilient Parenting Podcast
Ken and Michelle are joined by Ashley Stallings, Co-Founder, and Executive Director at Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center. Children’s advocacy centers (CACs) consist of trained professionals, who listen to a child’s story and then advocate for them throughout legal / mental health services.
We Share Podcast
In this week's episode, we sit down with Ashley Stallings, the Director of the Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center, to learn more about her journey and passion for "Calling". Discover how the center serves as a vital hub for the resources and support these children need to heal and thrive. Join us for this inspiring conversation on making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
We Share Podcast
Alex and Julie welcome back Ashley Stallings, Director of the Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center. April is Child abuse awareness and prevention month. Listen in for ways to support and become involved. Ashley and her staff of trained professionals are dedicated to protecting children & families in Idaho.
Own Your Piece
Ashley spent the last decade building a child advocacy center, supporting families through some of the hardest moments imaginable. But along the way, she faced the very real challenges of compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, and burnout. Her story of healing, boundary-setting, and launching her new platform, Audibly Ashley, is a must-listen for anyone in the helping professions.