Ashley Houghton

Ashley Houghton first joined MSBD in May 2007 with the Arts Festival of Fairfax County's 37th annual International Children's Festival. She is now an Account Supervisor to the following clients: Craig Newmark (founder of craigslist), FBB Capital Partners, BlueStreak, and Clear Orbit. Ashley is an editorial writer and media strategist who effectively transforms clients' ideas into measurable, pursuable goals. She brings a rare tenacity and energy to these projects and ensures success for a range of political, non-profit and technology clients. Her press releases and editorials have been featured in the Washington Post, Washingtonian magazine, The Hill, and numerous local news organizations. Before joining MSBD, Ashley acted as a campaign director for the Lutheran Church â*“ Missouri Synod's $100 million/* Fan into Flame*/ fundraising initiative. She has also been the primary new media writer and communication associate at Peace Action, the nation's largest grassroots peace non-profit, and campaigned on behalf of Tom Perez, candidate for Maryland Attorney General. Ashley has a BA in Communications and Government and Politics from University of Maryland at College.