Ashley is a Ph.D. candidate in Geography at Clark University and brings a passion for healthy forests and resilient landscapes. She has worked with the U.S. Forest Service and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation on forest health and pathology monitoring, helping to track and better understand the challenges facing our woodlands. In Boston, Ashley has partnered with Speak for the Trees in Boston to support urban greening and community tree-planting initiatives. She loves connecting people and science to foster stronger, more sustainable communities. Outside of her work, Ashley enjoys hiking in the White Mountains and caring for her pet lizards.