Ashley Jonas (she/her) brings an interdisciplinary perspective to sustainability analytics, effectively connecting environmental science, anthropology, and technical precision to transform insights into actionable strategies. As an Analytics Project Manager, she leverages advanced analytical skills and a meticulous eye to guide quality assurance processes, manage complex client data, and mentor colleagues through challenging technical work. Her knack for distilling complex inputs into clear, actionable insights, paired with a passion for fostering shared understanding, makes her an invaluable collaborator on sustainability projects.

Ashley’s growth-minded initiative has led her to study language, culture, and sustainability in Spain and to conduct grant-sponsored research on the environmental, social, and economic variables impacting conservation efforts in Nebraska. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies and global studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and she’s an Associate Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner. 

Ashley is motivated to curtail the inequities of climate change, such as the fact that those who have contributed least to the climate crisis are facing the greatest consequences. This commitment to environmental justice culminated in her capstone thesis, which critically examines the discourse around climate migration in developing island nations across the Pacific, reflecting her unwavering commitment to equity and advocacy.

At Verdis Group, Ashley has embodied continuous improvement through innovation, collaboration, and process optimization. Her work spans carbon accounting and verifications, decarbonization pathways, transportation analyses, and climate disclosures. She excels at translating employee feedback and operational data into strategic recommendations that drive climate action, and her tenacity ensures every project crosses the finish line with precision and impact.

Ashley’s Gallup Strengths are Futuristic, Intellection, Input, Focus, and Achiever.