Ashley Peterson-DeLuca

As someone who has been in both the creative and the client roles, I know just how important feedback is to getting a project right. Here's a few tips I wrote for @Comms4Kids about giving great feedback on a creative project. ✏️ forthrightadvising.com/blog/creative-…

I’ll be moderating a panel on XR here in ballroom c @EntreFEST!

Join us at @EntreFEST for "Innovating with Impact: Endorsing High-Quality EdTech Solutions with Iowa Quality Seal of Approval" where panelists will discuss the IQSA, a program that recognizes & endorses high-quality EdTech products + services. Register: entrefest.com

I'm very excited to be on stage with @SteveGrubbsVXR, Jim Chaffee and @MartenRoorda to chat about XR in education at @EntreFEST! I'm moderating the panel: Beyond the Classroom Walls: How XR is Transforming Learning on June 8. Will I see you there? whova.com/embedded/sessi…

It is such an honor be part of the @EdTechIowa. We joined them at the May Iowa Innovation Council (IIC) meeting! There are so many cool projects in the works that we updated the IIC on, including VR with @VictoryXR and efficacy thanks to the Iowa Quality Seal of Approval.

I had a blast mentoring at the @BizInnovatorUI - @EdTechIowa Design Dash. The students are so creative, motivated and just impressive. And, I’m so proud of the team I mentored for winning best pitch! #desigbdashday

DesignDash Iowa City: May 8 Help us reach our goal of 1 mentor for every 2 student teams! Options to mentor: am, pm or ALL DAY! We will continue to accept mentor registrations until we've filled our bucket!! jacobsoninstitute.org/bizinnovator/d… #DesignDashDay

There are just some things you take for granted growing up in the U.S., like fire alarms. But, what if you grew up in a refugee camp without a stove let alone a fire alarm? @RestoreDignityO and @neiaredcross help: ourredstories.com/post/making-ho…

Did you know that there was a historic typhoon last fall in Alaska? I'll be honest, I didn't until I talked with a @RedCross volunteer to learn about the damage and how they are working to rebuild indigenous communities: ourredstories.com/post/red-cross…

Volunteering with the Red Cross doesn't feel like work. It is an absolute joy and privilege to capture the stories of the amazing volunteers and staff who dedicate their time to helping others.

At 91 years young, Virginia Shimpach isn't slowing down! Virginia has been an @IowaRedCross volunteer for 30 years, checking in blood donors at drives & logging volunteer time for transport drivers who take blood to hospitals. Read more about her role: rdcrss.org/3DrRaFy

She is a truly an example of turning what could be a negative into her mission.

@Comms4Kids Also - Communications professionals may be grieving when asked to make a tough, strategic question. A little preparation can make coming to a good decision a bit easier!

From tragic mass shootings to overturning Roe to a white supremacy insurrection in DC, when big news breaks, when is it time for child & family advocates to speak out or step back? How can we do this thoughtfully? Join us to learn how & when to chime in: bit.ly/WhenToSpeakOut

Happy birthday, Forthright friends!

I reached a milestone today -- my freelance website is live! I filed my LLC with the state way back in 2017. In 2020 I decided to make it my full-time work. And, now a year later, I'm finally creating a digital footprint! Spilledmedia.com

The U.S. is experiencing a blood supply shortage, putting lives like 6-year-old Abe's at risk. Through the @RedCross, I talked with his mom about what this means to their family: ourredstories.com/post/hope-for-…

We're hosting a free webinar for nonprofits! @AKGramby from @GirlsWhoCode & Kaitlin Stammetti from Rowan Lane Events are joining me at @Comms4Kids to share how they leverage storytelling, events & more to communicate in a post-COVID world. Join us: bit.ly/3vHEYtz

RSS students inspire us every day. Starting in kindergarten at Koontz, Clara knew being a teacher was her dream career. Congratulations to Clara and all our 2021 graduates, who are making the world a brighter place everyday. Read Clara's story here: rssed.org/district-post/…

Do you have a kid in sports between ages 7 and 13? I know you're busy, but do you have 5 minutes to take a quick survey to help get more kids involved in sports? survey.zohopublic.com/zs/WaR2y8 (You could also win $50)