Ashley Copeland

Ashley Copeland is an accomplished professional with diverse experience in marketing, communications, and education. Currently serving as the Director of Marketing & Community Relations at East Tennessee Foundation, Ashley develops and implements strategic marketing plans that elevate the organization's brand. As an adjunct professor at Tennessee Wesleyan University, Ashley teaches Business Communications and Communications for Management, focusing on accessibility and relevant insights for students. Previous roles include Director of Management Excellence and Advancement Coordinator at Tennessee Wesleyan University, where Ashley enhanced donor stewardship and managed the Management Excellence program. Additionally, as a Corporate Communications Specialist at Piedmont Lithium Inc., Ashley effectively communicated with stakeholders across multiple regions. Earlier experience includes reporting for The Daily Post-Athenian and providing administrative support in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Ashley holds a Master of Arts in Public Relations from Webster University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from King University.