Ashley Davidson is a Community Pharmacist and Associate Franchise Owner with Shoppers Drug Mart, currently operating the Mission Hill location in St. Albert. Since earning her Pharmacy degree from the University of Alberta in 2010, Ashley has worked in both frontline care and leadership, owning and managing locations in St. Albert and Morinville. She also chairs the Franchise Relations Board for Alberta, representing Associate Owners provincially and contributing to national working groups. In 2024, she joined the Shoppers Drug Mart Foundation for Women’s Health as a board member and is currently pursuing her MBA through Carleton University.

A lifelong St. Albert resident, Ashley has always believed in the power of community service. She has partnered with local charities including the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation, Stop Abuse in Families, and the St. Albert Food Bank. Joining the Community Foundation has allowed her to further support grassroots organizations that serve the community she loves.

Ashley brings a strong understanding of the needs of local nonprofits, drawn from years of working closely with community members. Her background in healthcare, business ownership, and nonprofit governance allows her to contribute valuable insight to the Foundation’s mission.

Ashley and her husband, Ryan Polny, a teacher and volunteer coach, are raising their three children in St. Albert. Both she and Ryan were raised in the city and are proud to continue building a strong, supportive community for future generations. Ashley is especially proud to follow in the footsteps of her father, Kent Davidson, a founding member of the Foundation.