Director of Legal Strategy and Advocacy | Aimed Alliance
Ashira Vantrees joined Aimed Alliance in August 2021 and has had several leadership roles within the organization. Currently, Ms. Vantrees serves as the Director of Legal Strategy and Advocacy. Ms. Vantrees brings with her extensive experience in researching a wide variety of issues including public health, health education, human rights, women’s rights, and disability rights. Building on her own experiences facing difficulties in accessing healthcare, Ms. Vantrees is now a passionate advocate for healthcare access and ensuring healthcare is easily accessible, affordable, and non-discriminatory.
Prior to attending law school, Ms. Vantrees worked as a public health emergency planner and outreach coordinator at a local health department in Ohio. This experience taught her the importance of ensuring meaningful access to healthcare medications and services. Ms. Vantrees holds a Bachelor of Arts in Emergency Management and Business from Ohio Christian University, a Masters of Science in Disaster Medicine and Management from Thomas Jefferson University, and a Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in Florida and the District of Columbia.
