Experience that shapes how we teach.


About A&V Innovations

Founded by registered nurses Ashley Green and Veronica Simpkins, A&V Innovations brings clinical and community experience to professional training and educational resources for maternal and child health.

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Co-Founder & CEO


Meet Ashley

RN, BSN, IBCLC, Postpartum Doula, CHWI

Ashley is a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Co-Founder and CEO of Latched Support Inc. and A&V Innovations LLC. As an educator and strategist, she develops curricula, designs community programs and guides organizational growth. She creates practical, engaging education informed by clinical knowledge and firsthand experience supporting families.

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Co-Founder & CEO


Meet Veronica

RN, MSN, IBCLC, CHWI, WHNP

Veronica Simpkins is a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Co-Founder and CEO of Latched Support Inc. and A&V Innovations LLC. Her work brings together team leadership, community partnerships and family support to help organizations strengthen how they serve their communities.

Recognition & media

Explore recognition and conversations highlighting our founders’ work.

San Antonio Business Journal Health Care Heroes
Award

2023 Health Care Heroes

Named Outstanding Health Care Team for Latched Support.

San Antonio Business Journal · April 2023

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Community First Health Plans 30 Over Thirty
Recognition

30 Over 30 Honoree

Celebrating three decades of impact across South Texas communities.

Community First Health Plans

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Podcast

The Black Entrepreneur Experience

Reframing nonprofit leadership through innovation, collaboration, and heart.

With Dr. Frances Ince, Ph.D.

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Speaking

Play with Purpose: Using Gamification to Engage

Invited speakers on advancing perinatal care and education.

B360 Virtual Summit 2025

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