Ashley Kolpak

Born and raised in Buffalo Grove, Ashley's been a little here, there and everywhere, but is a Chicago girl at heart. She currently works as a writer and editor for fitness, music, cultural blogs and more. She's a proud Illini (graduated with Bachelor's in Media Studies in 2009), a dedicated Francophile, a music-lover and a writer always.

Articles by this Author

Love

Be true to yourself—and other dating tips from the founder of JSwipe

Who better to ask for dating advice than the man who brought Jewish dating into the smartphone age?

by Ashley KolpakFebruary 13, 2019

Double Chai Check-In: Gail Eisenberg photo

36 Under 36

Double Chai Check-In: Gail Eisenberg makes time for the most vulnerable

Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg continues to be as busy as ever since her induction into the 2015 class of Double Chai in the Chi: Chicago’s Jewish 36 Under 36 list.

by Ashley KolpakMay 17, 2017

On My Mind

Finding Community in Tumultuous Times

What does it mean to be a part of a community? The ecosystems that surround me, the ones I’m outside of looking in, the communities I’ll never understand.

by Ashley KolpakApril 19, 2017

Community

Sowing the ‘Seeds’ of Social Change

A select group of socially-minded Jewish entrepreneurs got the chance to pitch their ideas for social change and win $1,000 to make it happen at JCC Chicago’s Seed613: The Pitch on June 22.

by Ashley KolpakJuly 6, 2016

From the Archives

New play ‘A Splintered Soul’ explores moving forward in America after the Holocaust

A Splintered Soul brings a unique interpretation to the traditional Holocaust stories shared on stage.

by Ashley Kolpak2016-04-12

From the Archives

My Heart (Still) Belongs to Birthright

I took my Shorashim trip to Israel in the summer of 2007 and the memories of that adventure still flicker brightly in the back of my mind.

by Ashley Kolpak2016-03-30

From the Archives

The Making of A Personal Statement

This past weekend, I ventured down to my alma mater, the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, and for 36 hours clumsily made my best attempt at re-living my college days.

by Ashley Kolpak2015-10-28