Dr. Ashley Collins was nominated by Cindy Harrell, her employee, friend, and mentor for her extraordinary compassion, leadership, and commitment to serving others.
About Dr. Collins
Cindy shares: “There are very few people who can say they truly change lives every day, but Dr. Ashley Collins absolutely does.” A devoted follower of Christ, Dr. Collins and her husband Andrew have three children: Zander, Zane, and Zoe. As an adoptive parent herself, she is passionate about advocating for foster care and adoption. She is the owner of Collins Family Dentistry and Dreams Dental Sleep Center and has built a reputation for treating every patient like family. Her compassion is evident in everything she does but in 2024, she took that to the next level, donating a kidney to save the life of one of her patients. Furthermore, it inspired her to establish #OneBeanClub, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about living kidney donation and celebrating the lives transformed through that remarkable act of generosity.
In Her Own Words
“My favorite verse is Ephesians 3:20 because it reminds me that if we allow Christ’s power to work within us, He can do far more than we could ever ask or imagine. That truth inspires me to show love and kindness every day, and when I ask God for opportunities to serve, He never disappoints. I’m grateful for the people who have shaped me: my mom, my husband, my children, Cindy, and my incredible team. They remind me to keep growing. I love building trusting relationships with patients, helping them overcome fear, and creating a dental home where they truly feel cared for.”
Seeds of Service
Founder of #OneBeanClub to support and encourage living organ donors; Donate Life NC; church ministry; 4:12 Student Ministries; The Corner Table soup kitchen.
Photo credits to Chelsea Bren of Chelsea Bren Photo + Design.
