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Advocates in Action

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About the Show

Have you ever felt intimidated, confused, or overwhelmed when trying to navigate the health care system? In those moments it can be hard to advocate for yourself and those you care about. Join our host Ashley Danyel Freeman as she speaks with patients, providers and caregivers who have found the strength to advocate for equitable access to affordable quality health care. Advocates in Action is created by the Patient Advocate Foundation, a non-profit with the objective of prioritizing the patient voice to achieve person-centered care. We are dedicated to amplifying the powerful stories of individuals and the collective needs of various communities across the country.

Meet our Hosts

Ashley D. Freeman

Ashley Freeman is a longtime mental health advocate who has been recognized as a leader in outreach to millennial and minority communities. As the manager of stakeholder outreach and engagement, Ashley develops enduring partnerships with a diverse group of outside organizations in order to advance person-centered care policies nationwide.Prior to joining Patient Advocate Foundation, Ashley served as the program associate for the Eugene Washington Engagement Awards at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. In this role, she worked to increase the meaningful involvement of patients, caregivers and clinicians throughout the research process. By building communities through engagement, her work helped patients and those who care for them make better-informed health care decisions. Ashley is a graduate of Hofstra University, where she received her bachelor’s of arts degree in broadcast journalism, and George Mason University, where she earned a master’s of public health degree. Her weekends and free time are filled with pilates classes, creating art, and exploring new cuisines.