Ashley brings a diverse background in public policy, with experience in legislative research, government relations, and strategic communications. She has worked across a range of policy areas—including energy, environmental, healthcare, and technology—supporting research, tracking legislation, and engaging stakeholders.
Ashley has supported high-level policy initiatives through internships across Washington, D.C. and Europe. Prior to joining Michael Best Strategies, Ashley worked with two government relations firms, where she tracked legislation, drafted policy memos, and engaged in client meetings focused on energy, environmental, healthcare, and technology policy. She also interned with the European Disability Forum in Brussels, where she supported the ATHENA Project to advance accessibility in higher education policy across the European Union.
Ashley’s public service experience includes her time as a press intern for Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), where she helped produce daily communications reviewed by the senator and his team. She also completed three congressional internships with Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-NY), where she managed federal casework and coordinated with agencies such as the Department of State, IRS, and Department of Veterans Affairs to assist community members navigating government services. Her work included resolving individual cases, maintaining outreach databases, and briefing staff on agency updates—contributing to the successful support of thousands of residents.