Meet our team!
Misty Groom, Director of Safety and Response
Misty Groom is the Director of Safety and Response and the Regional Threat Assessment Program Manager for the High Desert Education Service District (ESD), a role she has held since 2017. With a strong background in mental health, Misty previously worked as a Child and Family Therapist, bringing a compassionate and therapeutic perspective to her work in school safety.
A dedicated professional, Misty is a long-time member of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals and serves on the board of the Oregon School Resource Officers Association. She is deeply committed to enhancing the relationship between schools and the community to better serve the youth of Central Oregon.
Misty is passionate about building collaborative partnerships across multiple systems to prioritize the well-being of students. The High Desert ESD’s Safety team works diligently in order to ensure that safety protocols and threat assessment processes are in place to support and protect students and the community in Central Oregon.
Ashley Davenport, Safety and Prevention Specialist
Ashley has been a Safety and Prevention Specialist since July, 2024. Ashley started her career in Deschutes County by working with the State of Oregon Child Welfare as a Child Protective Services worker. Over the next 12 years, Ashley served in a variety of capacities within Child Welfare including Business Analyst, Training and Development Specialist, and Supervisor. Ashley then served as the Program Manager for the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office Victims Assistance Program for 9 1/2 years.
Ashley grew up in Central Oregon and is passionate about serving the community. She is a member of The Association of Threat Assessment Professionals and the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. She is a certified trainer with Trauma Informed Oregon and is dedicated to ensuring that those who need crisis response and crisis responders are cared for appropriately.