Ashley Edes is a seasoned cultural engineer with extensive global experience in brand marketing, partnerships, digital media, artist relations, creative direction, and production. Having led marketing initiatives for IMG Fashion's extensive event portfolio while in New York, Ashley later transitioned to Los Angeles to spearhead Experiential Marketing for TOMS, curating creative activations such as the TOMS music showcase at SXSW. In 2017, Ashley co-founded NARA collective, a Los Angeles-based creative studio for conscious artists and brands. Now an independent consultant residing between Maine and California, Ashley brings a wealth of expertise and a diverse educational background in fashion marketing, graphic design, business, communications, and textiles to her projects.