Episode 33: Ashley Watts on Community Involvement, Cultural Awareness, and Leadership

Ashley Watts currently serves as the Assistant Library Director of the Altadena Library District since January 2022. Prior to this position, she served as the Senior Library Supervisor of Children's Services and the Branch Manager of the Pacific Park Library of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture since May 2018. Before moving to California in 2018, Ashley served as a branch manager in New Orleans, where she managed the collection and programming for all ages as the only librarian on staff. Ashley was also a Children’s Librarian for the New Orleans Public Library system for several years, where she assisted with the day-to-day operations of her regional branch, as well as system-wide Children’s Services for all 14 branches. She also handled all outreach efforts, including providing early literacy workshops for daycares and preschools. Ashley enjoys binge-watching TV shows, partaking in self-care activities, and enjoying California weather with her husband Wayne and their 3 boys, Wayne Jr. (age 11), Ayden (10), and Austin (3).