Linnea Ashley

Linnea Ashley is a seasoned professional in public health and communications with extensive experience in both nonprofit and public health sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Market Research & Strategy at the American Journalism Project, Linnea leverages a background in local news sustainability. Previous roles include Freelance Writer, Global Public Health Analyst, and Senior Advisor of Training and Technical Assistance at various organizations, where Linnea focused on violence intervention, health equity, and effective communication strategies. Notable achievements include managing projects that expanded legislative support for violence prevention and coordinating international development initiatives. Linnea holds a Master of Public Health from Tulane University and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Journalism from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.