Gastel joins Earn to Learn FL as chief program officer
Earn to Learn Florida, a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to empower income-challenged students to complete college, recently announced that Ashley Gastel has been named chief program officer.
Earn to Learn FL is a “savings to financial assistance” program utilizing matched savings, personal finance training and success coaching. Earn to Learn FL’s goal is for students to graduate on time, student debt-free and career-ready. Seed funds from a federal grant launched Earn to Learn FL. The initiative has grown from an initial $100,000 grant to more than $1 million invested in educational attainment for hard-working but income-challenged students. The organization is prepared to grow to a $2.3 million budget in the next three years as it expands throughout Florida.
Gastel most recently worked as associate director of Take Stock in College, a nonprofit organization that assists students in Florida in preventing drop-out.
Gastel earned her master of education in educational leadership and administration at The University of Central Florida, Orlando. She earned her bachelor of arts in English with a minor in education from Florida State University in Tallahassee.
Earn to Learn FL empowers low-to-moderate income students in Florida to earn college degrees and professional certifications with little or no debt through matched savings, personalized financial capability training, and success coaching. In addition, eligible students who establish a habit of saving for higher education can receive matching funds for financial assistance provided by Earn to Learn FL supporters committed to enhancing workforce development and the economic well-being of Florida communities. For more information, please visit EarntoLearnFL.org or email Brenda Tate at Brenda@EarntoLearnFL.org.