Ashley Schirmer
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Compassionate healthcare leader with expertise as a child life specialist and significant experience in provider relations. Demonstrated ability to connect clinical teams with families effectively. Skilled in simplifying complex medical information to enhance patient education and alleviate healthcare-related anxiety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Provider Relations & Community Engagement
Soar Autism Center
, Colorado
04.2025 - Current
- Spearhead provider relations strategy to expand developmental pediatric service lines across new geographic territories.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Executed high-impact provider education dinners and targeted practice visits, educating pediatricians, psychologists, and early intervention clinicians on integrated care models and referral pathways.
- Cultivated community alliances
Community Affairs Lead
Developmental Pathways
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Developed long-term outreach strategies and presented to executive-level stakeholders to align community initiatives with organizational goals.
- Established partnerships with disability service providers and healthcare systems to enhance program visibility and community engagement.
- Managed provider relations across Douglas, Arapahoe, and Elbert Counties, ensuring strategic alignment between internal programs and community needs.
Mentor Program Coordinator - Child Life Dept.
Children's Hospital Colorado
Highlands Ranch & Aurora, CO
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Launched mentorship and educational initiatives to enhance staff development and support patient care.
- Partnered with leadership to embed culture and care values into training programs, fostering a cohesive team environment.
Volunteer Coordinator Association of Volunteers South Campus
Children's Hospital Colorado
Highlands Ranch & Aurora, CO
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Strengthened volunteer retention and engagement through strategic relationship-building.
- Coordinated hospital volunteer operations across departments, enhancing support for patient care initiatives.
- Communicated regularly with volunteers to address concerns and provide support.
Certified Child Life Specialist
Children's Hospital Colorado
Highlands Ranch & Aurora, CO
09.2008 - 02.2023
- Translated complex medical diagnoses and clinical pathways into accessible education for families.
- Facilitated communication between specialized medical teams and families, enhancing care coordination and contributing to high satisfaction scores.
- Spearheaded the launch and development of the Child Life Program at the South Campus opening; established foundational operational workflows and led the inaugural clinical team to ensure a successful site integration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams across all locations to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
- Collaborated with medical staff to create individualized care plans for patients.
Education
B.S. - Human Development & Family Studies
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2006
Skills
- Patient-Centered Disease Education
- High-Stakes Relationship Building
- Physician Liaison Expertise
- Community Engagement and Outreach
- Strategic Territory Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Certification
Certified Child Life Specialist
Timeline
Provider Relations & Community Engagement
Soar Autism Center
04.2025 - Current
Mentor Program Coordinator - Child Life Dept.
Children's Hospital Colorado
03.2024 - 09.2024
Community Affairs Lead
Developmental Pathways
07.2023 - 03.2025
Volunteer Coordinator Association of Volunteers South Campus
Children's Hospital Colorado
02.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Child Life Specialist
Children's Hospital Colorado
09.2008 - 02.2023
B.S. - Human Development & Family Studies
Colorado State University