Today we’d like to introduce you to Ashley “Ash” Joubert.
Hi Ashley “Ash” , it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Sure. My story isn’t one of ease, it’s one of endurance — and divine purpose.
I’m a Texas native, Georgia raised, and Alabama made — but more than that, I’m a woman of God, a mother of three, and the founder of R.A.M. Resurrect Atlanta Movement Inc., a nonprofit built to restore, revive, and resurrect lives through advocacy, outreach, and faith.
I didn’t choose this path — this path found me. After experiencing homelessness, battling the weight of single motherhood, and facing systems that tried to silence me, I realized God wasn’t punishing me — He was positioning me. I lost my brother, a military veteran, to suicide — and that pain birthed purpose. I’ve watched communities cry out for justice, for healing, for hope — and I answered with action.
I started R.A.M. not just as an organization, but as a movement. One that targets underserved families, veterans, single mothers, and the forgotten — not by throwing resources at problems, but by meeting people where they are, reminding them who they are, and showing them whose they are.
Today, I am the Secretary for the NAACP Clayton. Co branch, I sit on boards, I draft grants, I moderate forums, I organize Kingdom-centered initiatives, and I fight like a woman who’s been in the fire — because I have. And like gold, I didn’t burn — I was refined.
This journey is far from over, but I walk it daily with boldness, because I know this: I was called for such a time as this.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My journey has been paved with potholes, detours, and divine redirections. I’ve faced homelessness while trying to support three children. I’ve battled through the weight of being unheard, unseen, and underestimated — not just by systems, but sometimes by the very people I loved. I was terminated after seeking therapy for behavioral health while working for a major corporation, even though I was on short-term disability. That moment taught me how mental health is still stigmatized — especially for Black women, especially in the workplace.
I’ve had to navigate child support for a child I couldn’t even see, while caring for two others. I’ve had to advocate for my own parental rights, often in courtrooms that felt more like battlegrounds than places of justice. And through it all, I was still expected to show up, smile, and serve.
Losing my brother to suicide was a turning point. It broke something in me… but it also awakened something. A deeper call to fight for those society forgets — veterans, mothers, fathers, the unhoused, the unheard.
Serving in leadership with the NAACP and building R.A.M. from the ground up hasn’t been easy. There were seasons I had no funding, no support, and no rest. But I had faith. And faith doesn’t require comfort — just commitment.
So no, it hasn’t been a smooth road. But every valley carved the voice I speak with today. And every scar is a reminder that I survived — not just for me, but for those still in the fight.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about R.A.M. Resurrect Atlanta Movement Inc™️ ?
R.A.M. — Resurrect Atlanta Movement Inc. — is more than a nonprofit. It’s a Kingdom-driven revolution.
We exist to restore, revive, and resurrect the lives of those who’ve been overlooked, underserved, and overburdened — and we do it with the boldness of faith and the precision of strategy. Our mission is rooted in advocacy, wellness, education, and empowerment. We serve single mothers, military veterans, the homeless community, youth, and families affected by systemic injustice — all while keeping God’s word as our foundation.
What do we do? We specialize in turning broken systems into breakthrough solutions. That means:
• Grant writing and resource development for grassroots movements,
• Mental health awareness and access to holistic care,
• Advocacy for civil and parental rights,
• Faith-based workshops, youth programming, and social services,
• Partnerships that push policy and build economic opportunity from the ground up.
We’re known for showing up where others won’t. Whether that’s in courtrooms, classrooms, council chambers, or the streets — R.A.M. moves with purpose. What sets us apart is that we don’t believe in charity — we believe in change. Real, measurable, sustainable change that starts with accountability, equity, and Kingdom principles.
Brand-wise? I’m most proud that our name is becoming synonymous with radical, righteous impact. We don’t just wear the armor — we wield the sword. We speak truth in love, advocate with wisdom, and build bridges between the sacred and the civic.
To your readers: R.A.M. isn’t just something to donate to — it’s something to join. If you care about justice, healing, and building a better Atlanta (and beyond), you’ve found your tribe. Let’s resurrect the culture, reform the laws, and restore the people — together.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Risk? Baby, lol my whole life has been a risk — but when you’re walking by faith, you stop fearing the fall.
I don’t just take risks — I live them. Choosing to start a nonprofit with no money, no investors, and no blueprint was a risk. Speaking out against systems that failed me — as a Black woman, a mother, and a survivor — was a risk. Leaving corporate America after being wrongfully terminated while battling for my mental health was a risk. Fighting for my child in a biased legal system? Risk. Putting “Kingdom” before “culture” in a world that prefers comfort over conviction? Risk.
But here’s the truth: the greatest risk is staying where God never told you to be.
I believe risk is the currency of purpose. If you want to build something that outlives you, you have to be willing to step into the unknown. Most people avoid risk because they want control — but control is an illusion. I’ve learned that on the other side of risk is revelation. That’s where the breakthrough lives.
Starting R.A.M. was one of the boldest moves I’ve ever made. I had to risk my own reputation, my time, and my stability to build something that could serve others. But I’d do it again — because every risk I’ve taken has led me closer to the calling.
So whether it’s launching a movement, applying for that grant, standing up to a system, or simply telling the truth when silence would be safer — I’ll take the risk. Because obedience is always worth it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://ramresurrectatlantamovement.my.canva.site/r-a-m-resurrect-atlanta-movement-inc
