
Hi, I’m Ashley! (she, her, hers)
I am an award-winning communications specialist with over 15 years of experience in higher education. My passion is using marketing and public relations principles to make science, including research by University of Nevada, Reno experts, accessible for Nevada communities.
My expertise includes developing and implementing marketing and communications plans; media relations; social media marketing; marketing-based writing; multi-media and web content creation; website design and maintenance using content management systems (CMS); event planning and management; and project management.
EDUCATION
- Master of Arts | Media Innovation, Strategic Communication | University of Nevada, Reno
- Bachelor of Science | Business Administration, Marketing | University of Nevada, Reno
- Associate of Arts | Business | Truckee Meadows Community College
EXPERIENCE
- University of Nevada, Reno | August 2006 – Present
- College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources | August 2006 – Present
- Communications Specialist | College, Experiment Station, Extension | October 2017 – Present
- Communications Assistant III | Extension, Washoe County Horticulture | January 2013 – October 2017
- Area Assistant II | Extension, Northern Area/Washoe County | January 2010 – December 2012
- Area Assistant I | Extension, Northern Area/Washoe County | August 2006 – December 2009
- School of Public Health | October 2021 – Present
- Health & Wellness Communication (CHS 310) Instructor | October 2021 – Present
- College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources | August 2006 – Present
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Gold Award in Digital Publishing | Association for Communication Excellence
- Gold Award in Writing for Diverse Audiences | Association for Communication Excellence
- Gold Award in Publishing for Newsletters | Association for Communication Excellence
- Gold Award in Writing for the Web | Association for Communication Excellence
- Silver Award in Writing for Diverse Audiences | Association for Communication Excellence
- All Star Awards (x4) for email marketing | Constant Contact
- Joan Metcalf Cope Classified Employee Award | University of Nevada, Reno Staff Employees’ Council
- Certificate of Appreciation | University of Nevada, Reno Staff Employees’ Council & President Marc Johnson
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Founder/Administrator | Northern Nevada Marketing/PR Professionals | September 2014 – Present
- Executive Board Member | Public Relations Coordinator | Web Site Committee Chair | Social Media Administrator | University of Nevada, Reno Staff Employees’ Council | August 2013 – Present
- Image Enhancement and Communications Committee Member | University of Nevada, Reno Extension | 2013 – Present
- Open House Committee Member • University of Nevada, Reno Extension Washoe County Office | 2010 – 2011
- Diversity Committee Member • University of Nevada, Reno Extension | 2010 – Present
PRESENTATIONS
Andrews, A. 2014. Social Media for Extension Professionals. April 8.
PUBLICATIONS
- Andrews, A. and L. Ramirez-Barroeta. 2020. Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. Make Your Home a Great Place to Play
- Andrews, A. 2020. Nevada Today. Dear Class of 2020, I can relate. May 26.
- Andrews, A. 2020. Nevada Today. Graduate student scientist wins award, Bonnycastle Fellowship for waterfowl research. Feb. 24.
- Andrews, A. 2020. Nevada Today. University-trained firefighter volunteers to help Australia. Jan. 22.
- Andrews, A. 2020. Nevada Today. First-generation Ph.D. student Christina T. Igono presents, wins award at international conference of soil scientists. Jan. 3.
- Andrews, A. 2019. Nevada Today. Community instructor earns University award, citizenship. Dec. 20.
- Andrews, A. 2019. Nevada Today. New accreditation enhances University’s reputation. Oct. 9.
- Roice-Gomes, J. and A. Andrews. 2019. Nevada Today. What should I pack in case of evacuation due to wildfire?. Aug. 21.
- Andrews, A. and J. Skelly. 2019. Nevada Today. What is firescaping?. Aug. 16.
- Andrews, A. 2019. Nevada Today. Up in smoke: University ecologists help firefighters protect Nevada’s lands. Aug. 14.
- E. Smith and A. Andrews. 2019. Nevada Today. What is defensible space and how do I create some around my home?. Aug. 9.
- Andrews, A. and E. Smith. 2019. Nevada Today. How can I prepare my home and neighborhood for a wildfire?. Aug. 2.
- Andrews, A. and J. Roice-Gomes. 2019. Nevada Today. What did we learn from the Caughlin Fire?. Aug. 1.
- Andrews, A. 2019. Nevada Today. Graduate of the Pack: Ana Nunez Zepeda, nutrition instructor. June. 10.
- Andrews, A. 2019. Nevada Today. Louis S. Test named Outstanding Agriculturist. May 6.
- Andrews, A. 2019. Nevada Today. CABNR awards ceremony honors outstanding supporters, staff and faculty. May 6.
- Andrews, A. 2019. Nevada Today. CABNR awards ceremony honors outstanding undergraduate and graduate students. May 6.
- Andrews, A. 2019. Nevada Today. Women in science: a Q&A with CABNR researchers. March 27.
- Andrews, A. 2019. Nevada Today. Women in science: a Q&A with CABNR pet food mercury researchers. March 26.
- Andrews, A. and J. Whiteley. 2019. Nevada Today. Women in science: Jamie Ludwig Dafoe, rangeland specialist. March 18.
- Andrews, A. 2019. Nevada Today. The hard truth about domestic violence. March 18.
- Andrews, A. 2018. Nevada Today. Free concert and donation drive to help California fire victims. Nov. 19.
- Andrews, A. 2017. Reno Gazette-Journal. Mow This Way for a Healthy, Attractive, Hardworking Lawn. June 17.
- Andrews, A. 2017. Reno Gazette-Journal. It’s Summertime in the Garden, and Plants Are… Sticky? June 10.
- Andrews, A. 2017. Reno Gazette-Journal. Community Gardening Makes Reno Bloom. May 18.
- Andrews, A. 2017. Reno Gazette-Journal. Learn about the Birds and the Bees to Boost Garden Yields. April 15.
- Andrews, A. 2017. Reno Gazette-Journal. Landscape Design Principles Build Four Seasons of Interest. Feb. 11.
- Andrews, A. 2016. Reno Gazette-Journal. Uncover Holiday Houseplant Secrets with Botany. Dec. 24.
- Andrews, A. 2016. Reno Gazette-Journal. School Gardens Grow Healthy, Active Students. Dec. 17.
- Andrews, A. 2016. Reno Gazette-Journal. Winter Reading Grows Healthy Soils, Plants and Minds. Dec. 10.
- Andrews, A. 2016. Reno Gazette-Journal. Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees Create Memories, Improve Forest Health. Nov. 19.
- Andrews, A. 2016. Reno Gazette-Journal. Turn Golden Fall Leaves into Garden Gold with Composting. Nov. 12.
- Andrews, A. 2016. Reno Gazette-Journal. Nevada Gardeners Tame Desert, Grow Beauty and Delight. Oct. 8.
- Andrews, A. 2016. Our Town Reno. Reno-Sparks Pagan Pride Day Fosters Community, Volunteerism. Sept. 28.
- Andrews, A. 2016. Our Town Reno. Teaching How to Grow Healthy Food in Reno’s Food Desert. Sept. 27.
- Andrews, A. 2016. Reno Gazette-Journal. Experience Field Day. Sept. 17.
- Andrews, A. 2016. Reno Gazette-Journal. Good Food Can Be Hard to Find. Aug. 20.
- Andrews, A. 2016. Reno Gazette-Journal. Food Safety in the Edible Garden. Aug. 13.
- Andrews, A. 2016. Reno Gazette-Journal. Plants Getting Sticky? June 8.
- Andrews, A. 2016. Reno Gazette-Journal. Grow Great Gardens and Luscious Landscapes in 2016. Jan. 16.
- Andrews, A. 2015. Reno Gazette-Journal. Holiday Host Gifts. Nov. 21.
- Andrews, A. 2015. Reno Gazette-Journal. Fall Lawn Care. Oct. 10.
- Andrews, A. 2015. Reno Gazette-Journal. Gardens Grow Healthy Families, Communities. Sept. 26.
- Andrews, A. 2015. Reno Gazette-Journal. Field Day: A Northern Nevada Tradition. Sept. 19.
- Andrews, A. 2015. Reno Gazette-Journal. Grow Crops, Raise Fish with Aquaponics. Aug. 29.
- Andrews, A. 2015. Reno Gazette-Journal. Save Water and Your Garden and Landscape. Aug. 22.
- Andrews, A. and H. Kratsch. 2015. Reno Gazette-Journal. Native Plants Help Conserve Water. June 6.
- Andrews, A. 2015. Reno Gazette-Journal. Growing Flowers and Food during Drought. April 10.
- Andrews, A. 2015. Reno Gazette-Journal. Starting Seeds Indoors. April 4.
- Andrews, A. 2015. Reno Gazette-Journal. Bugs Don’t Bug Kids. March 21.
- Andrews, A. 2015. Reno Gazette-Journal. Peas for St. Patrick’s Day and Other Cool-Season Gardening Tips. March 14.
- Andrews, A. 2015. Reno Gazette-Journal. Gardening Around Children. March 7.
- Andrews, A. 2015. Reno Gazette-Journal. Get a Head Start on Garden and Landscaping. Jan. 10.
- Andrews, A. 2014. Reno Gazette-Journal. Perfect Presents for Plant Lovers. Dec. 13.
- Andrews, A. 2014. Reno Gazette-Journal. Overwintering Containerized Plants. Dec. 6.
- Andrews, A. 2014. Reno Gazette-Journal. Grateful for School Gardens. Nov. 29.
- Andrews, A. 2014. Reno Gazette-Journal. Bringing the Outdoors Indoors for Thanksgiving. Nov. 22.
- Andrews, A. 2014. Reno Gazette-Journal. Master Gardeners Help Nevadans, You Can Too. Nov. 1.
- Andrews, A. 2014. Reno Gazette-Journal. Tips for Turning Bulbs to Blooms. Oct. 18.
- Andrews, A. 2014. Reno Gazette-Journal. (Re)discover Extension at Field Day 2014. Sept. 13.
- Andrews, A. and L. Morrow. 2014. Reno Gazette-Journal. Donating the Harvest. Aug. 16.
- Andrews, A. and L. Morrow. 2014. Reno Gazette-Journal. Food Safety in the Garden. Aug. 9.
- Andrews, A. and J. Skelly. 2014. Reno Gazette-Journal. What is Firescaping? May 31.
- Mazet, W. and A. Andrews. 2014. Reno Gazette-Journal. 40 Years of Master Gardeners Helping Nevadans. May 24.
- Andrews, A. 2014. Reno Gazette-Journal. Buy Local, Grow Local. May 17.
- Mazet, W. and A. Andrews. 2014. Reno Gazette-Journal. Plant Cool-Season Crops Early for Payoff Later. March 15.
- Andrews, A. 2013. Reno Gazette-Journal. Gifts for Gardeners. Dec. 14.
- Andrews, A. 2013. Reno Gazette-Journal. Selecting and Caring for Holiday Houseplants. Dec. 7.
- Andrews, A. 2013. Reno Gazette-Journal. Holiday Gifts for Gardeners: a Master Gardener Wish List. Nov. 30.
- Andrews, A. 2013. Reno Gazette-Journal. Enjoy Healthful Microgreens Grown Year-Round. Sept. 21.
- Andrews, A. 2013. Reno Gazette-Journal. Activities for All at Field Day. Sept. 7.
- Andrews, A. 2013. Reno Gazette-Journal. Using Edibles for Landscape Accents. Aug. 26.
- Andrews, A. 2011. Reno Gazette-Journal. New Gardening and Landscaping Classes for a New Year. Jan. 8.