Nina joined Iona’s team in 2009, working on our Resource Guide publication and then as an Executive and Communications Assistant. She has been Director of Administration since 2011. In this role, Nina is responsible for human resources, technology, building operations, and security. She also supervises administrative staff, including our friendly front desk receptionists. Nina has more than 15 years of business management, retail, and administration experience, including eight years managing her own interior decorating and custom design business. Nina is also an avid volunteer, and has more than 30 years of service and advocacy in the community with PTA and children’s reading programs. Nina holds a BA in psychology from Denison University. Outside of Iona, Nina enjoys reading, sewing, gardening, and vacationing at the beach with her family.
Type: Board of Directors
Ashlea Dowden
Ashlea is an experienced non-profit professional with a heart for the community. She came to Iona in 2014 as the Farm-to-Table Coordinator and has had several roles since. Ashlea serves as Iona’s Project Director for grants from the DC Department of Aging and Community Living. Ashlea is the staff Liaison to our Citizen’s Advisory Group, a Steering-Committee member for the DC Senior Advisory Coalition, and co-chair of Age-Friendly DC’s Nutrition Subgroup. Ashlea grew up in the small, assisted living facility that her parents owned in South Florida. She is currently enrolled in the Key Executive MPA program at American University. Her daughter, Rainy, is her inspiration, her motivation, and her joy!