Embracing the Beauty of Caregiving - Ashley Bendiksen

Ashley Bendiksen is a national speaker, award-winning activist, and author. As a speaker, she is a recognized expert in domestic and sexual violence prevention, overcoming adversity, and leadership development. A multi-passionate activist, Ashley has been lauded for her efforts in human rights, social justice, and community engagement. She is also the founder of the Blue Hearts Project, a global storytelling platform for survivors of abuse. Her memoir titled, The Language of Time, chronicles her journey as a caregiver to her mother who developed early-onset Alzheimer’s. Today, Ashley further advocates for Alzheimer's disease awareness, funding, and policy change.