Ashley Cheri, E.dD.
program director for CFEP’s Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)
University of California Irvine
Dr. Ashley Cheri, Ed.D., is the Director of the Early Education and Outreach Program at the University of California, Irvine. Specializing in building education-to-career pipelines, she excels in fostering community collaboration to enhance student success. With a strategic and student-centered approach, Dr. Cheri is dedicated to creating inclusive and effective educational pathways. Her work ensures that students, particularly those from underserved communities, have the resources and support needed to achieve their academic and career goals. Dr. Cheri's commitment to educational equity and community engagement makes her a pivotal leader in the field of education.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

The Choose Your Major Conference at UCI’s Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences stands out as a pioneering event that redefines healthcare education pathways. By integrating interprofessional collaboration and interactive learning experiences, this conference uniquely prepares high school students, particularly those from underrepresented communities, for successful careers in healthcare. Organized by the Health Affairs Interprofessional Education and Practice Collaborative and the Center for Educational Partnerships, this initiative represents a bold step towards inclusivity…