Staff
Ashley Jones
Executive Director
Ashley Jones brings a wealth of experience in social services and nonprofit leadership. She has served the Collier County community for many years with The Salvation Army and United Way, holds a master’s degree in social work, and has extensive experience leading teams, volunteers, and collaborative partners.
Marioly Soto
Case Manager
“Always do your best, never give up and follow your dreams.” Those words guide Marioly Soto, who joined the team as Case Manager. Marioly’s focus is on client intake and case management, increasing outreach using a multicultural approach, overseeing the client tracking software and working with our volunteers.
Prior to moving to Naples three years ago, Marioly lived in Cuba. She is an accountant with a 20-year career in banking. “Cuba,” Marioly said, “has been isolated from the rest of the world. When I first went into a Wal-Mart grocery store, it was unimaginable to have so many choices. You might find one type of apple in Cuba and it would be in short supply. Here, there are so many varieties of fruit available all year, not just in season.”
Marioly wanted to work for CRC “to help people and make their lives better! I believe the most important part of this job is empathy.”
She is grateful to live in the United States and believes this is truly the land of opportunity for those willing to work. And working hard is what she does, at times working three jobs. Her goal is always to “do your best, never give up and follow your dreams.”
Carolina Heiser
Director of Senior Services and Community Partnerships
Carolina brings more than five years of experience in case management, community engagement, volunteer coordination, and cross-sector collaboration. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and is deeply passionate about helping individuals and families access the resources and support they need to achieve stability, independence, and long-term well-being.
A first-generation college graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University, Carolina’s story is rooted in perseverance and opportunity. Her mother and siblings migrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic in search of a better future. Carolina arrived in the United States at the age of six, growing up with a deep appreciation for the sacrifices her family made to build a new life. Those sacrifices instilled in her a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to honor her mother’s determination through hard work, service, and dedication to helping others.