Ashley was born and raised in Northern Virginia on a small horse farm, surrounded by animals of every kind. Her parents regularly took in stray dogs, creating a lively household that often had as many as eight dogs at once. Since moving to Jackson, Ashley has continued her love of animal rescue, welcoming two cats—Casper and Cache—and a hound named Boone into her home. She is also raising two young boys, Jack and Wells.

Professionally, Ashley manages a boutique interior design business in Jackson, where she leads operations, human resources, finances, and community engagement. While she doesn’t consider herself a designer by trade, she enjoys dabbling in the creative process and finds great fulfillment in shaping thoughtful, beautiful spaces.

Ashley graduated from the University of Tennessee with a dual major in supply chain management and marketing. She spent the first decade of her career working in nonprofit organizations, focusing on development and event planning. In 2016, she earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in nonprofit management from Villanova University.