Eric Ascher, Senior Communications Associate
Eric Ascher (he/him) is the Senior Communications Associate for RespectAbility, a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities, and that advances policies and practices that empower disabled people to have a better future.
As the Senior Communications Associate, Ascher is responsible for supporting RespectAbility’s Senior Director of Marketing and Communications in developing and implementing advocacy efforts and communications of various types. He manages RespectAbility’s social media channels, website, and emails; organizes and develops webinars; and supervises Communications Fellows.
Ascher graduated from Goucher College in May 2016 as a communications major and political science minor. He initially joined RespectAbility as a Communications Fellow in the Spring 2018 cohort. He was drawn to RespectAbility because, being on the autism spectrum himself, he knows that people with disabilities are capable of doing great work, just like everyone else. He is excited to help RespectAbility build on its messaging because he cares deeply about the work that RespectAbility does every day.
Ascher previously completed internships at GMMB, PFLAG National, Maryland New Directions, NIH, Verasolve, and StartFinder. Through his coursework and internship experience, he has gained experience writing short and long-form blog posts, social media posts, and press releases. He also has filmed and edited videos, designed websites and print flyers, proofread documents, and completed research projects. In his free time, he enjoys watching and podcasting about reality talent competition shows, keeping up with technology news, attending concerts, and playing video games.
Contact Eric Ascher
Reach Ascher at EricA@RespectAbility.org.