Ashley George

Ashley George is a Certified Medical Assistant based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with extensive experience in patient care, chronic disease management, and healthcare coordination. Since beginning her career in healthcare in 2018, she has built a strong foundation in clinical support roles, with a focus on geriatric care and long-term management of chronic conditions such as cardiac disease and chronic kidney disease. She is known for her commitment to patient education, preventive care, and helping individuals navigate complex healthcare systems to close gaps in care.

Ashley currently serves as a Patient Engagement Specialist at Karoo Health, where she supports the enrollment of patients into chronic care management programs within a cardiac clinic setting. In this role, she works closely with cardiologists to identify eligible patients, conduct medical history reviews, provide education, and coordinate follow-up care. Her prior experience includes roles as a Patient Education Consultant, Enrollment Coordinator, Care Navigator, and Medical Assistant, where she gained valuable expertise in in-home primary care, healthcare operations, and population health management. Notably, she was promoted within six months to Lead Medical Assistant at a startup organization, overseeing operations across Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Orleans.

Ashley is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science degree at Herzing University in New Orleans, with an expected completion date of August 2027. A graduate of Virginia College–Baton Rouge, where she completed her Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training, she continues to expand her professional expertise with a long-term interest in healthcare compliance and systems improvement. Throughout her career, she has emphasized compassion, persistence, and continuous learning, while also recognizing the importance of ensuring healthcare professionals enter the field with a strong sense of empathy and purpose.