Mary Kate Ashe

Mary Kate Ashe is an experienced professional specializing in accessibility and inclusion within various organizations. Currently serving as an Accessibility Operations Specialist at SXSW and as an Accessibility Coordinator for the Chicago International Film Festival, Mary Kate also holds positions as House Manager and Accessibility ASR for Chicago Humanities. Additionally, Mary Kate is the Access Center Team Manager at FAHNTOOSH ENTERPRISES LLC and works as ADA Event Staff with Ten Fifty Entertainment, contributing to notable events like Lollapalooza and North Coast Music Festival. Previous experience includes roles such as Early Intervention Service Coordinator at Rush University Medical Center and Inclusion Specialist at both Chicago Jewish Day School and Keshet Disabilities & Inclusion. Mary Kate holds a Bachelor's degree in Deaf Studies from Columbia College Chicago and a Master of Science in Inclusive Education: Curriculum & Instruction from Portland State University.