Education

• Ph.D., Walden University
• MSW, York University
• BSW, Oakwood University

Research & Academic Interests

• Child welfare
• Health & wellness
• Belonging & community cohesion

Publications

• Ashley, G. & Henry, C. (Eds.). (2025). Race Relations in the 21st Century: A Guide to Understanding and Addressing the Challenges of Race. Cognella Press. .
• Ashley, G. & Henry, C. (2023). Color in the Elementary School Classroom: Educating Children about Race. Journal of Adventist Education. 84. 4. 12-22.
• Ashley, G., Cort, Ramirez, O., & M., Moral. (2022). Relationship of Authoritative Parenting, Religiousness, and The Societal Double Standard to Sexual Self-Efficacy Among Seventh-day Adventist college students. Journal of Research in Christian Education. 31(3), 299-318.
• Ashley, G. (2022). The field placement. In S. Chama & D. Wick (Eds.), An International Approach to Social Work (pp. 3-16). Cognella Academic Publishing.
• Moral, M., Ramirez, O., Cort, M., Ashley, G. (2021). Authoritative Education: The Recommended Practice for Educators, Journal of Adventist Education. 83(1), 26-31.
• Ashley, G., Cort, M., Moral, M. & Ramirez, O. (2020) The influences of Parenting on Sexual Self-Efficacy Among Seventh-day Adventist Emerging Adults.

Associations, Affiliations & Work History

• Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners

• Member, Council of Social Work Education, 1997 to Present
• Member, Board of Accreditation, Council of Social Work Education, 2021 to Present

Awards & Accolades

• 2023-2024 Transformative Scholarship and Creative Achievement Award, Faculty Awards, Scholars Showcase, EKU