Ashay Shah is a policy-and-research–focused social worker with a strong commitment to serving the needs of disadvantaged children, youth, and adults including special-needs populations, adults with mental health or substance use disorders, and children in the child welfare system. He has spent the last six years working for the Center for Children and Family Futures as an evaluator, technical assistance provider, and program manager. Mr. Shah's experience in direct service, policy, and research and evaluation allows him to navigate complex systems of care and provide consultation to systems and program across the country. He is the Program Manager/Senior Associate for the National Quality Improvement Center for Collaborative Community Court Teams initiative. Mr. Shah received a master of social work from the University of Southern California and a bachelor of arts in international studies with a minor in humanities and law from the University of California, Irvine.