Hobbies and interests
Writing
Volunteering
Running
Coaching
Reading
Baking
Coffee
Exercise And Fitness
Art History
History
Astronomy
Ballet
Gymnastics
Cheerleading
Board Games And Puzzles
Couponing
Counseling And Therapy
Learning
Mythology
Mental Health
Mentoring
Philanthropy
Photography and Photo Editing
Poetry
Public Speaking
Spending Time With Friends and Family
Sports
Tumbling
Travel And Tourism
Reading
Adult Fiction
Academic
Art
Classics
Historical
Leadership
Literary Fiction
Literature
Mystery
Novels
Psychology
Science Fiction
Sports and Games
I read books daily
Ashlee Whitmire
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As a non-traditional and first-generation college student, I know the difficulties of balancing work, family, community service, and mental health with higher education and an active-duty spouse; the challenges are compounded. However, through these experiences, I have seen the importance of education and in continuing to grow and learn.
Growing up with very little, experiencing homelessness, parents who struggled with alcoholism, and the loss of my younger brother to homicide, I learned to be resilient, and as a military spouse, I’ve learned to be adaptable. Now, I am using those attributes to my advantage. Although I don’t know our next assignment, completing this degree will allow me to maintain career and financial stability, no matter where we live, and scholarships help alleviate our financial pressure as a military family.
With my experiences in museum studies, archival research, archeological curation, nonprofits, the State Department, and my current academic path, I aim to hold an interdisciplinary role in Washington D.C. with the Smithsonian Institute, The National Archives, or the Library of Congress. Libraries, archives, and museums are a treasure trove of knowledge, history, and irreplaceable information, and I want to be a steward of that continued legacy.
Additionally, I’m an avid runner working towards running a half marathon in every state. I volunteer as regularly as I can and coach gymnastics and cheerleading.
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Master's degree programMajors:
- Library Science, Other
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Master's degree programMajors:
- Museology/Museum Studies
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- International Business
University of Phoenix
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Human Resources Management and Services
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
Career
Dream career field:
Museums and Institutions
Dream career goals:
Interdisciplinary Museum Curator and Archivist in Washington D.C.
Director
Non-Profit: Fleet Gift Shop2016 – 20193 yearsConsular Assistant
State Department - U.S. Embassy Accra2020 – 20222 yearsArcheology Curator
Sonoma State University / Marine Corps2023 – Present1 year
Sports
Artistic Gymnastics
Varsity2002 – 20086 years
Awards
- 20x podium finishes
Cross-Country Running
2010 – Present14 years
Awards
- 3x podium finishes
Golf
2008 – Present16 years
Cheerleading
Varsity2003 – 20118 years
Awards
- All-American
Research
Museology/Museum Studies
Marine Corps Museum / Marine Corps HIstory Division — researcher / cataloger2022 – 2022
Arts
School choir
Music2000 – 2008
Public services
Volunteering
Marine Corps Family Team Building — Mentor2015 – 2017Volunteering
U.S.O. — Volunteer2016 – 2016Volunteering
Okinawa Youth Football — Cheerleading coach2016 – 2019Volunteering
Marine Security Guard Detachment — Volunteer2019 – 2021Volunteering
U.S. Embassy Accra - Public Affairs — Volunteer2019 – 2021Public Service (Politics)
U.S. Embassy Accra - Public Affairs — Lead panelist2021 – 2021Volunteering
Seventh Generation Project — Archivist2024 – Present