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March 2026 feature
Ashley Clay—Senior Manager, Programming and Events
Q: What piece of advice would you give your younger self?
A: Have a little more fun with friends instead of working all the time. I’d remind myself to make space for joy, to prioritize experiences, and to do things just for me. Balance matters, and it’s okay to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Q: What's the most exciting project you've worked on at the AMA?
A: The most exciting project I’ve worked on at the AMA is, without question, the American Conference on Physician Health™. This bi‑annual collaborative event, which launched in 2017, has grown tremendously—from engaging roughly 350 attendees in its inaugural year to more than 750 participants today. Watching that evolution firsthand has been incredibly rewarding.
If I had to choose one standout year, it would be 2021. In the height of COVID‑19, our team took a bold step and delivered our first hybrid conference. Despite the uncertainty and logistical challenges, we successfully reached more than 400 attendees across both virtual and in‑person formats. It remains one of my proudest professional moments because it demonstrated our adaptability, resilience and commitment to supporting physician well‑being during one of the most critical periods in modern health care.
Q: What do you hope your colleagues say about you to new coworkers?
A: Ashley is creative, loyal, and always willing to go above and beyond to find answers and support others. I want people to feel that they can count on me—whether it’s solving a problem, jumping in to help or offering encouragement. At the end of the day, I want everyone to win, and I show up with that mindset in everything I do.
