Ashley was born and raised in mid-Missouri and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri–Columbia. After working as a registered nurse in both an intensive care unit and a private clinic, she developed a keen interest in dermatology. She later graduated from the Family Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Cincinnati and now collaborates with Dr. Tergin in the care of medical dermatology patients.
Ashley resides in Columbia with her husband, Matt, and their two children. Together, they enjoy spending time outdoors and with family and friends.