Asha Ellison

By Asha Ellison
Do you ever wonder what resources might mitigate the persistent health disparities faced by Black families in Mecklenburg County? Curious about the potential of urban farming to address food insecurity or if public funds are equitably spent on Charlotte’s capital improvement projects? Have you ever questioned the role Latino fathers play in their families, how it impacts the family’s well-being, and how that role even came to be? 

These questions provide a glimpse into some of the topics the sixth cohort of Gambrell Faculty Fellows will study this year with support from The Gambrell Foundation and the Charlotte Urban Institute […]

By Asha Ellison
Sure, girls just want to have fun – they also want to feel safe and supported. A recent report authored by research associates Bridget Anderson and Mia Gaddy of the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute, found that women and girls in the Charlotte metropolitan area largely desire safe and inclusive spaces to thrive […]

By: Asha Ellison
You may speak to someone in passing; maybe share a greeting while purchasing a cup of coffee or have a brief exchange while checking out at the grocery store. You may even share a ride on the Light Rail, attend the same religious retreat with your respective churches, cheer together in the supporters section at a Charlotte FC match, or approach a public art installation in Uptown with the same curiosity, but when was the last time you made a genuine connection with someone different from you – in race, culture, class, neighborhood of residence, occupation or education […]