Ashley Best is a highly skilled Community and Content Manager with a focus on building engaging, inclusive communities and creating impactful content. With over five years of experience, Ashley specializes in developing strategies that drive brand visibility, foster meaningful connections, and enhance customer engagement across industries such as social impact, digital marketing, and technology.
Overview
Community Manager Roles
Ashley specializes in developing engagement strategies, fostering connections, and creating impactful content that enhances community growth and inclusivity. Her works spans various sectors, focusing on driving measurable results and building vibrant, supportive environments.
I-include Project; Community and Program Manager
Led an initiative to empower business owners on disability inclusion through masterclasses and community engagement reaching over 30 business owners . Organized masterclasses, created resources, and managed partnerships with key stakeholders.
The CANs Park: Community and Partnership Manager
Designed and executed various community engagement programs like The CANs Learning Series, Village Showcase and online webinars to support startups and entrepreneurs.
Designed and managed all communications between stakeholders, users and team members.
CWCDA: Communications Lead for Zabe
Key Community Manager Projects
In Ashley's current role as the Community and Partnership Manager for The CANs Park, she has developed and delivered impactful community-driven projects.
The CANs Park's Village Showcase is a bi-monthly initiative spotlighting innovative, tech-driven startups. It provides a supportive platform for startups to present ideas, receive expert feedback, and connect with industry leaders. The August 2022 edition featured the fintech startup Groove, which showcased its mobile banking solution to a panel of experts, resulting in refined business models, enhanced marketing strategies, and greater visibility. The program fosters innovation, sustainable solutions, and community growth across diverse industries.
This project aims to develop a user-friendly mobile application that enhances productivity and organization. Through intuitive design and seamless functionality, users can efficiently manage tasks, set reminders, and collaborate with team members.
Training and Facilitation
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Facilitator | December 2024 (Virtual)
Delivered a session on “Business & Environment: Driving Social Responsibility” to early-stage founders. Focused on balancing profitability with community impact, building sustainable business models, and embedding CSR from Day 1.
SALAYE Program (WIPO x NYSC) – Blue Sapphire Hub
Facilitator | January 2025 (Virtual)
Led innovation sprints for youth entrepreneurs serving in the NYSC. Guided participants through ideation, prototyping, and business validation — with a strong focus on intellectual property (IP) as a financing and growth asset.
Tide Africa Communications Workshop
Trainer | 2023
Delivered a practical training on branding, messaging, and digital storytelling for African entrepreneurs. Helped participants refine their core value propositions, strengthen pitch decks, and create more consistent digital content.
Speaking and Panel Engagements
Speaker/February, 2024
Invited by Womenovate to speak at the International Women's Day for women with the theme: "Empowering Women and Girls in STEM: Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Futures"
Speaker/ August, 2024
Invited by CMX Connect to speak on building and managing an online community.
Host/ October, 2024
Invited by KSH Foundation to be the host of the Give Africa panel session on: 'Water accessibility and its influence on education, small business, and entrepreneurship.
GiveAfrica Virtual Luncheon
IgniteHer Bootcamp – NITDA × JICA
Panelist | March 2025 (Virtual)
Invited by NITDA and the Japan International Cooperation Agency to speak at a national boot camp for women entrepreneurs. Shared insights on building a mission-driven career, overcoming systemic challenges, and scaling impact as a woman in innovation.
Client Corner: The CANs Park
Goal: Creating and developing community based initiatives for community and brand engagement
Client Feedback
Hear what Ashley's clients say about her content management services.
From personal content edits to video editing, I am totally satisfied with Ashley's contents
Abuja
Working with Ashley was a game-changer for our program content management efforts. Her insights and creativity truly elevated our program goals online.
Abuja