Ashley Larsen earned her Master's of Physician Assistant (MPA) from Loma Linda University in 2012 and went on to complete her Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) with an emphasis in PA Education in 2025. She is currently an NCCPA certified PA with experience in Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, and Correctional Health. She currently practices in an Urgent Care setting outside of her role as Associate Program Director of Clinical Education at SCU. She is a member of the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), and the California Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA). Ashley Larsen is also certified in BLS and ACLS.

Since starting at SCU in 2016, Ashley Larsen has served as a lead instructor for several courses, co-lead for courses, guest lecturer, Clinical Director, and currently as the Associate Program Director of Clinical Education, ensuring that students' clinical rotation year is effective and runs smoothly.  She also is the lead instructor for the Clinical Reasoning series and the Clinical Preparation course. She has also contributed to PA education research, presenting her original research at the ARC-PA conference and is looking to be published in the PA education journal in the future. Ashley Larsen loves being involved in PA education, imparting knowledge on students, and loves to see where her students end up once they are licensed Physician Assistants.

Within the University, Ashley Larsen is the co-chair of the Physician Assistant Comprehensive Examination (PACE) Committee and co-chair of the Accreditation Steering Committee for the PA Program. Additionally, she is a member of the Safety and Compliance Committee, Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate and Admissions Committee.

Outside of her work at SCU and clinical practice as a PA, Ashley Larsen enjoys spending time with her children and husband, cheering on her son at the baseball field, watching her daughter at the gymnastics gym, English horseback riding, and spending time outdoors. They love to travel when time allows, and one of their favorite places to visit is Mammoth!