Ashley Mangum is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker from Tacoma, Washington, and the Director of Kids’ Mental Health Pierce County (KMHPC) at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. She leads a state‑funded initiative focused on building a coordinated and responsive behavioral health system that ensures children, youth, and families receive timely, effective care in the settings where they learn, live, and grow. She holds a Masters of Social Work from University of Washington and a Bachelors in Social Work from Eastern Washington University.
With a career grounded in supporting young people and strengthening families, Ashley brings deep alignment with Communities In Schools of Washington’s mission to remove barriers to learning and help students stay engaged in school. Her work prioritizes early intervention, school and community partnership, and whole‑child wellbeing—values that closely mirror CISWA’s commitment to integrated student support.
Ashley’s professional background spans medical social work in adult and pediatric emergency departments, where she provided crisis intervention and wraparound support, as well as extensive experience in public child welfare. As a social worker, supervisor, and practice consultant, she worked to improve safety, stability, and long‑term outcomes for children across Washington State, with an emphasis on equitable access to services and family‑centered practice.
In 2023, Ashley was honored as a Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 award recipient, recognizing her leadership, innovation, and impact within the community. She is passionate about building systems that support students’ mental health, reduce disparities, and ensure every young person has the opportunity to succeed.