Ashley Emala

Ashley Emala is an accomplished finance professional and entrepreneur with a diverse background in financial management and travel advisory. Currently serving as an Independent Travel Advisor and Owner at Arco Destinations since September 2023, Ashley specializes in crafting personalized travel experiences focused on Italy. Ashley has also held the role of Chief Financial Officer at LBR PR since June 2015, and previously worked as Finance Manager for House of Funk from July 2014 to February 2020, overseeing financial functions for an interior design firm. Earlier experience includes positions as Managing Director for The Junior League of Montclair-Newark, Finance Manager at Futureversity, and Owner of a bookkeeping service. Additional roles include Financial Administrator at Tower Hamlets Summer University, Assistant Controller at Lafarge, and Senior Associate at KPMG. Ashley Emala holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland.