With nearly two decades of experience in corporate America, Ashley Christman is thrilled to return to her true passion—academia—as a faculty member of the humanities department at Idyllwild Arts. A proud double alumnus of the University of California, Riverside, Ashley holds degrees in English Literature and Public Policy with a minor in History. She is currently completing her graduate studies in Public Policy, focusing her research on policy processes and institutions impacting low-income communities of color. Alongside her academic pursuits, Ashley nurtures her creative side through a history-themed YouTube channel, where she explores historical topics and shares her culinary prowess.