Ashley Kershner is the Executive Director of Downtown Lynchburg Association, where she works as a catalyst for downtown revitalization through business support, placemaking, marketing and promotion, cultural events, and more. Previously, she worked in many fields, including marketing, non-profit management, local government, and even food writing. Ashley holds a Masters degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from Florida State University. She lives in Lynchburg with her husband and three-year old son and loves her community.