Ashlee joined our team in March 2010, as Communications and Event Coordinator. She helps plan, organize and develop promotional materials for fundraising and school-related events. On a weekly basis, she develops our E-newsletter, and writes web and print copy, blog posts and social media content. Ashlee works closely with local media by developing news releases and arranging interviews during the Alabama State Day of Prayer Over Students and See You at the Pole. She also coordinates various fundraising and awareness campaigns including our Year-End Victory Matching Challenge. From 2012-2015, Ashlee also served as Area Director for our East Network.

Ashlee first became involved with First Priority as a high school student attending Saints for Christ at St. Clair County High School in Odenville, Ala. She attended the University of Alabama where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences. Before joining the First Priority team, Ashlee worked at a public relations firm where she developed and coordinated educational campaigns, and also worked in media relations.

Ashlee is very passionate about working with students. She attends Bethel Baptist Church in Moody, Ala. where she and her husband teach a toddler Life Group and help with the children’s ministry. Ashlee resides in Trussville, Ala. with her husband Buddy, daughter Alexandria and dog Max. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and watching Alabama football.