Ashley Ann’s passions emerge at the intersection of creativity, technology, and strategic, data-driven design.
Ashley Ann Edwards, Washington
About Ashley Ann Edwards
Ashley Ann’s project work reflects a balance of creativity, technical skill, and a passion for teaching. Edwards holds a Bachelor of Science in Emerging Media and Digital Arts from Southern Oregon University. Driven by a desire to merge creativity with data-driven insight, Ashley Ann is furthering her education with a dual MBA concentration in Marketing and Informational Analysis and Decision Making, an academic path shaped by her belief that meaningful design can be artful and strategic. Known for her imaginative thinking and highly analytical approach, Edwards brings a rare ability to move fluidly between creativity and big-picture problem-solving. Edwards has served as a guest speaker at local high schools and has led workplace learning programs in advanced Microsoft tools, professional development, marketing, and emerging media. She also teaches clients how to navigate and apply business software effectively. Ashley Ann’s experience extends beyond traditional marketing. She has led multi-platform initiatives that integrate strategic messaging, visual communication, and KPI-driven performance analysis. This cross-functional approach reflects her ability to translate creative vision into measurable outcomes; reinforcing her belief in the powerful connection between innovation and analytics.
Professional Background
As a trained digital designer and experienced strategist, she brings an artist’s eye to solving business problems. Edwards has over eight years of experience as an Employment Specialist, where she gained deep, first-hand insights into employer needs across multiple sectors. Her time with Josephine County Public Health further showcased her versatility; as a Digital Media Project Coordinator, she created original content, led impactful digital media campaigns, and skillfully combined visual storytelling with strategic outreach to engage diverse audiences. Ashley Ann has supported the growth of small businesses through a wide range of creative services, including marketing strategy development, website design, logo and book cover artworks, billboard graphics, and even sound design. Explore her creative versatility in this short podcast, “Living on the Edge,” produced by Ashley Ann Edwards during the pandemic.
Academic Career
Progressing toward a future role in academia as a professor, Edwards has contributed to various educational and community-based projects, including internships in creative storytelling and sound design, teaching assistant roles in filmmaking, and guest instruction in career readiness programs. She is deeply committed to nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and interdisciplinary exploration in academic and professional settings.