Ashley (she/her) is a San Diego native with a background in horticulture and business administration, earning 3 associates degrees and 4 certificates from Cuyamaca College. Her passion for the outdoors roots back to childhood where she was often found in the garden with her mom. She is equipped with years of experience from plant nurseries and distribution, floral design, office administration, and volunteer work for multiple organizations around San Diego. She joined EDI in 2021 while living in San Diego, and relocated to Salem, OR in 2023. Ashley loves problem-solving and keeping things organized for EDI behind the scenes. If she's not crafting or working with her hands, she's exploring the outdoors with her husband and high school sweetheart, Steven. She is thrilled to be part of the EDI family, and contribute her love of organization, commitment to the environment, and excitement for nature to our community!