Ashley moved to Portland in Summer 2024 from St. Paul, Minnesota, and hails from a small town in Iowa. She was drawn to Portland by the variety of outdoor activities and the landscape. She holds a BS in Psychology from Mankato State University and a Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Prior to moving to Portland, she worked as a research assistant for an aging adult brain study.

In her free time Ashley enjoys cooking, playing board games, reading, hiking, and cross-country skiing.

Fun fact: Ashley went to a public school that housed K-12 in one building and her graduating class was 28 people.