Working With Ashley

Leah Johnson

Senior Vice President,
Communications,
Bank of America

"Ashley books up fast with repeat clients, because she's just that good. I know, because I'm one of them.

I've partnered with Ashley for more than four years, across several different communications roles at Bank of America, CVS Health and L'Oréal USA, and I plan to continue to seek her out in the future. She's my first call when I need executive-level counsel and meaningful messaging done right the first time. Her strategic partnership has been invaluable to me in countless ways."

Jason Anthoine

Founder & CEO,
Audacity: Bold Thinking - At Work

“Ashley and I work together to support my firm's clients, and much of her work is executive communications. For those of you who do that kind of work or have that kind of work done for you, you know it's not the easiest job in the world. But Ashley sure makes it look that way.

She's an incredible writer and has this remarkable ability to take all that complicated leaderspeak and turn it into simple, powerful and inspiring words and deeds.

She does so while following an equally as elegant comms strategy that she works with leaders to create and execute, helping them understand that employees don't want rockstar leaders who are featured in Fast Company. They just want empathetic ones in their own company. Every single leader she has worked with has come away from that experience a better communicator, a better leader and a better person.”

“Ashley is one of those people with whom you just enjoy working. When she is available and our firm has needs, she’s always our first call. Over the years, she’s swooped in to support strategy development, content planning, crisis communications and client relations – and she always does so with energy, positivity and a sense of humor. She never fails to bring her best thinking, and more than once I’ve had a client pull me aside to praise her work.”

Dave Lundy,

President,
Aileron Communications
“Ashley is the ideal content and counsel resource to have on call - she understands corp comms and gets up to speed fast, she writes strategically, and she's a pleasure to work with. I'm always looking for opportunities to partner with her again!”

Amy Lockmiller
(formerly) Senior Manager,
Global Internal Communications,
BIC
“Over the last few years, Ashley has developed countless thought leadership bylines on behalf of our agency’s clients – including content we placed in national top-tier outlets and various trades. Through it all, she’s demonstrated her mastery of language, her speed in digesting the background materials and turning around drafts, and her agility in bouncing between complex industries and topics. For all these reasons, Ashley will continue to be a trusted consultant.”

Suki Mulberg Altamirano
Founder & Principal,
Lexington Public Relations
"Ashley is a master communicator. She adeptly blends the goals of her clients with the behavioral requirements of their key stakeholders to develop strategies that drive measurable outcomes. She is as comfortable with strategy and analytics as she is with words and graphics to drive brand-building programs across a variety of channels."

Anne McCarthy

Founder,
Westmeath Global Communications
“Ashley is both a solid strategist who applies critical thinking to the task at hand, as well as a detail-oriented and persistent tactician. And her personal qualities should not be overlooked. She is by nature positive and energetic, and brightens any room and workplace.”

Bill Strong
President,
B Strong Communications
“Ashley is a gifted communications professional with stellar intuition and outstanding writing skills. She leads by example, and her intelligence shines through on every account. I would give Ashley my highest professional recommendation, and it is my hope that our paths will cross again in the future.”

Molly Cullum
(formerly) Senior Associate,
Reputation Partners
“Ashley is the consummate pinch-hitter. She swooped into our shop and took on a critical role for us professionally and successfully. I would recommend (and have recommended) her for anyone looking for attentive and productive communications help.”

Patrick Ward
CEO, 104 West Partners
“One of Ashley’s greatest skills is her ability to brainstorm. She is a citizen of the world and draws inspiration from everything around her. I've seen her lead and participate in many brainstorms where she asks strategic questions and creates achievable and impactful programs.”

Vanessa Igel
(formerly) Senior Associate,
Reputation Partners
“I’ve engaged Ashley to work with me on several clients over the years and she’s always been a fantastic partner and collaborator. Whatever the task — strategic plan development, copywriting, project management, pitching — she always approaches it with energy, enthusiasm and strategic thinking and delivers a product and result that I feel confident putting in front of the client.”

Alana Watkins

Owner,
VOCA Public Relations

A Few Clients

For nearly 20 years, I’ve been fortunate to work with C-suite executives and senior leaders at some of the world’s most recognizable brands, as well as countless small business leaders, entrepreneurs and visionaries.

I’ve worked with teams across dozens of U.S. states, and collaborated with teams in the UK and Canada. My experience spans all industries, from healthcare to financial services to energy, and beyond. The breadth and diversity of my communications experience equips me to jump in fast and act nimbly in any situation.