Ashleigh Netter
2025-2026 Obama Foundation USA Leader

Founder & CEO, ADN Strategic Innovations
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ashleigh Netter is the founder and chief executive officer of ADN Strategic Innovations, where she leads healthcare transformation work focused on underserved communities and systemic health disparities. Ashleigh has spearheaded statewide equity initiatives in collaboration with Louisiana Medicaid program partners, strategically reaching over 500,000 Medicaid recipients and $1.5 million for recipient scholarships. As the architect of Lighter Loads, an award-winning initiative integrating free laundry services, health screenings, and literacy access in nontraditional spaces, she led the initiative in delivering community-based services across seven U.S. cities. Her consulting work equips public and private sector leaders with tools to align profitability with purpose, advancing data-driven strategies for health equity. A survivor of Hurricane Katrina, Ashleigh grounds her leadership in the urgency of lived experience, deep neighborhood ties, and a belief that every community deserves access to dignity, voice, and care.
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