Studying engineering and chemistry as an undergrad, Ashle completed four internships with NASA Langley Research Center and served as a NASA Aeronautics Scholar and NC Space Grant Scholar. In high school, she participated in the NASA WISH: Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars program at NASA Johnson Space Center. As a NASA intern in college, she mentored elementary, middle, and high school students through the NASA GIRLS AND BOYS and Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars, and continued to mentor students in STEM in graduate school. She enjoys presenting at conferences, symposia, lectures, professional organizations, museums, libraries, schools, universities, mentorship programs, and other organizations to share opportunities to get involved with NASA and STEM education. In her experiences, she has witnessed firsthand how studying space can impact daily life and pathways for the future. Everyone can get involved in learning more about the universe and making a difference in the community and beyond.