Ashley Nelly

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About Ashley Nelly

Ashley Ronald Nelly is a seasoned marketing and communications leader with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations grow and thrive. Her career spans marketing, advertising, branding, corporate communications, and operations across industries including professional services, technology, energy, politics, and consumer goods—both in the U.S. and abroad. Ashley has held executive roles where she’s been trusted to open global offices, guide companies through mergers, and build strong teams across continents. She’s led high-profile branding and rebranding efforts, managed complex budgets, and advised leadership on governance and growth strategies. Known for her collaborative style and innovative thinking, Ashley has built a reputation as a trusted advisor who combines big-picture vision with practical solutions. Beyond her corporate career, Ashley has dedicated herself to nonprofit leadership. She recently served on the Board of Directors for Avondale House, which supports individuals living with autism, and currently sits on the board of Traulyn, a nonprofit helping students access extracurricular opportunities. Before her nonprofit work, Ashley was Deputy CMO at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, a global law firm with more than 20 offices. She played a key role in the successful merger of Hunton & Williams and Andrews Kurth, after more than a decade leading marketing at Andrews Kurth. Today, Ashley brings her creativity to new ventures. She is the owner of ASHNELL Interiors LLC, a home interiors business, and the author of two children’s books in The Adventures of Bay & Breezy series: Bringing Breezy Home and Lost in the Zoo. The third book in the series The Job Hunt is due out in 2026. Outside of her professional life, Ashley enjoys family, creativity, and community. She lives in Houston and has been happily married to her husband, Christian, for nearly 20 years.