Ashley Pinder, Communications Strategist

Ashley Pinder

Hometown Port Charlotte, Florida

Alma Mater University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in public relations with a minor in English

Around Town An active member of the Florida Public Relations Association Orlando Chapter, in 2007 Ashley helped plan the chapter's annual Professional Development Workshop. Ashley is also a member of the Junior League of Greater Orlando, a graduate of the United Arts SmARTboard training program, a member of the Orange County Regional History Center Program & Marketing Committee and a member of the Central Florida Gator Club.

Praise Ashley graduated summa cum laude, was a Florida Academic Scholar and a Jack S. Hardy Public Relations Scholar and is also a recipient of a 2008 Orlando FPRA Image Award.

Know-How Before joining Curley & Pynn as a specialist in 2007, Ashley worked in internal communications at Walt Disney World® Resort, writing a weekly and monthly newsletter, and coordinating cast recognition. She also served as a reporter and conducted publication research at the University of Florida Levin College of Law Communications Office.

Insight “I've found that in making decisions, you should always go with your gut instinct.  It serves as a motto for life, and it's also a good rule of thumb for working in public relations.”

Out of Office Reply Traveling with friends and family

Did You Know? Ashley has gone on an eight-day backpacking and rock-climbing expedition in the Appalachian Mountains.