Instructor
Ashley Loeb Blassingame
Ashley Loeb Blassingame, MBA, CADC II, CAI, CRPS
Ashley Loeb Blassingame is a distinguished leader and innovator in the behavioral health and digital healthcare sectors, best known for co-founding Lionrock, a technology-driven startup that has revolutionized access to care for "hard-to-reach" populations. Under their visionary leadership, Lionrock has grown from its inception with a single client to a national provider, serving over 11,000 individuals and achieving an outstanding 80% sustained abstinence rate among clients 15 months post-treatment. This success not only showcases Blassingame's dedication to excellence but also their commitment to impactful care. Widely recognized for their contributions, Blassingame has been featured in prestigious media outlets including Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, INC. Magazine, Livestrong, HIMSS, WEB MD, Business Insider, and HR Brew. Additionally, they host "The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast," where they explore vital recovery issues and share inspiring success stories. Blassingame holds esteemed qualifications as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-II, Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist, and Certified Arise Interventionist. Their academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Los Angeles and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University: Carey Business School, with a specialization in Healthcare Management. As a beacon of hope and change in the telebehavioral health landscape, Blassingame's work stands as a testament to their profound impact on individuals seeking life-transforming care.