Ashlee Johnson

Ashlee Johnson is currently the AVP of University Advancement at Missouri Baptist University. Ashlee has over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including previous positions as the Director of Development and Marketing for United Cerebral Palsy Heartland and the Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County. In their current role, Ashlee is responsible for leading the advancement team in their efforts to secure private support for the university through fundraising, alumni relations, and stewardship. Under their leadership, the team has successfully secured major gifts and increased overall private giving to the university.

Prior to their work in higher education, Ashlee spent several years working in nonprofits focused on fundraising and marketing. Ashlee is an expert in grant writing and has a successful track record in developing relationships with individuals, churches, businesses, and foundations. Her experience in both operational and financial management have served their well in their current role overseeing the advancement team at Missouri Baptist University.

Ashlee is a strong advocate for Christian higher education and believes that it plays an important role in developing leaders who will make a positive impact in the world. Ashlee is passionate about their work and takes great pride in being part of an institution that is making a difference in the lives of its students.

Ashlee Johnson has a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Administration from Lindenwood University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Lindenwood University. Ashlee also has certification from CFRE International in CFRE.

Their manager is Keith Ross, President. Some of their coworkers include Ben Lion - VP, Student Development, Oran Woodworth - VP, Business Affairs, and Melanie Bishop - AVP, Graduate Affairs & Dean, School of Education & Associate Professor of Education.