Memphis Standard

"A good leader has the ability to see the big picture, identify areas where change or course correction is needed, and work with their team to get there," says Ashley Cash, who has been with the City of Memphis for seven years.

Cash is the director of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the division  managing the federal dollars that come into the City of Memphis for affordable housing and community development activities. The HCD receives additional funds from other federal agencies, the state and local funds. Cash's day to day always looks different, and in her role she provides oversight of program policies and components and oversees implementation. She also makes budgetary recommendations based on past performance, existing challenges, and priorities in the City.

"I just jump in," Cash says of being a leader. "I've been the one to look around the room and raise my hand to take responsibility for all sorts of things. Also in leadership, though I have many opinions, I listen, take advice and know that leadership doesn't mean you know everything."

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