Ashley E. English

Associate Professor
Strategic Communication
MOUS 226

a.english@tcu.edu | 817-257-4411

Education

Ph.D., University of North Texas
M.P.A., University of North Texas
B.A., University of North Texas

Courses Taught

STCO 11103 – Writing and Editing

Areas of Focus

Contributions and community engagement strategies of faith-based organizations

  • Megachurch involvement in economic development: Theoretical guidance for Organizational Decision-Making. Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action, Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
  • Theoretical understanding of church involvement in economic development: Examining the role of expectations on nonprofit action. Association for Research on Nonprofit and Voluntary Action, Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
  • Extra-Role behavior and economic development: A study of the organizational behavior of megachurches, Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
  • The local government perspective of megachurches and extra-role behavior. Association for Research on Nonprofit and Voluntary Action, Annual Conference, Hartford, CT.
  • The growth of megachurches: What impacts are they having on local economic development and who benefits? American Society for Public Administration, Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
  • Senior manager of public relations and communications for a nonprofit organization that serves the North Texas region.
  • Consultant for nonprofit organizations in the areas of professional development and volunteer management.
  • Co-founder of the TCU Nonprofit Communicator Conference.
  • Best Poster Award for the 45th annual ARNOVA Conference in Washington, D.C. Research topic: Megachurches and Practices of Managing Accountability on Websites
  • Doctoral Fellows Seminar Award Recipient from the Association for Research on Nonprofit and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)
  • Diversity Scholars and Leaders award from ARNOVA
  • 40 Under 40 leader for community involvement and service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area through the Dallas Furniture Bank

Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action