Executive Team

Ashley Jimenez

Executive Director

Ashley Jimenez, a master’s level social worker (MSW) is the Executive Director at Center for Hope. In this capacity, she is responsible for providing emergency housing for 1,000 of Philadelphia’s chronically homeless citizens. Ms. Jimenez oversees the administration, programs, staff, and strategic plan of the organization. She is responsible for fundraising, branding, marketing, and communication efforts related to obtaining resources necessary to support the Center for Hope’s mission and vision. Before becoming the organization's Executive Director, Ms. Jimenez served four years as the agency’s Director of Case Management and Social Services. In this role Ms. Jimenez was responsible for the direction and oversight of all case management functions, the delivery of social services, as well as new program development and service expansion. Ms. Jimenez brings a wealth of experience and clinical knowledge to her current position, having served as a Medical Case Manager, Behavioral Health Specialist, and Case Management Coordinator. She has a great understanding and passion for social work that has enabled her to successfully address barriers to stable housing as well as medical and mental care.