Michelle Ashton has nearly 20 years of experience in communications, project management, and community engagement. She has a proven track record of creating and executing holistic, multi-channel communication plans that deliver meaningful impact for wild Florida. As a Gulf Coast native, she has always felt most at home in the water. When not on the bayou, she earned two bachelors’ degrees from Louisiana State University and a master’s degree from Tulane University. In her spare time she enjoys traveling with her husband, running with her dogs, and practicing yoga with her friends.








