Ashley joined MASS in 2018, driven by a desire to address the spatial implications of our rewired culture of life, learning, and play. A licensed architect, she has worked across the spectrum of learning, public, technology, and innovative research sectors. Ashley was part of the team that wrote “The Third Teacher” one of Fast Company’s best design books of 2010, which describes ways design can transform teaching and learning. Named in 2017 by San Francisco Business Times, “40 under 40 San Francisco” rising star, she’s a seasoned facilitator and engagement strategist, with deep experience conducting human-centered user research in the built environment.