Ash grew up in Tennessee and has been living in California for the last several years. She spent several years getting her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Therapy and practiced as a therapist before transitioning into a Resident Director and Crisis Manager role at a University. Ash has also spent several years working as a hiking and naturalist guide in Yosemite National Park and leading multiple domestic and international trips for ARCC. When she is not working, Ash spends her free time playing sports and doing outside activities like climbing, surfing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and trail running. Ash has traveled to 27 countries and counting, and cannot wait to keep that number growing with time, curiosity, and opportunity!