Ashley Nickole Andrews.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

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