Ashley was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio and is a graduate of Wright State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.  In 2006 and at the age of 16, Ashley emerged in the working world as a youth mentor for the Dayton Urban League Life Program.  In 2016 she began her career as a teacher of students grades K-12.  Currently, she is a case manager for at risk youth, helps children and families obtain basic necessities, and works to ensure they are successful in pursuit of their education. For Ashley, the favorite aspect of being a case manager is planting seeds in students’ lives that that she knows will yield fruit.  Her areas of speciality are logistics, social media and branding, and case management.  In her spare time, Ashley also loves volunteering with The Dayton African American Cultural Festival (DAACF).  She proudly carries the torch that “Mama Frankye” passed to her in 2016 to manifest and grow the vision of the DAACF.  Ashley’s son “SJ” is the love of her life with whom she loves to spend quality time.  Her hobbies include shopping, reading books, and listening to music.