Jon Ashken

Grants Manager
Jon Ashken

Jon Ashken graduated from George Washington University in 2017 with a degree in International Affairs. After earning a Masters of Public Policy from the University of Michigan, Jon worked as Development Manager at Young Voices, a nonprofit talent agency for rising policy journalists. He began working at FIRE as Grants Manager in 2025. Jon lives in Arlington and works out of FIRE’s DC office. He enjoys reading, cleaning, and dinner parties. 

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