Ashley Watts
Associate Director Annual Giving University Advancement- Education
M.Ed. Higher Education Administration, Abilene Christian University
B.S. Fashion Merchandising, Texas Christian University
- Biography
- As Associate Director of Annual Giving, Ashley focuses on project management of the direct marketing program, anniversary and recurring gift campaigns, and targeted solicitation programs, which encompasses the parents' program, faculty/staff giving, and matching gifts.Ashley has over 9 years of service at Georgia State University. Prior to joining University Advancement, she was Assistant Director of Alumni Relations in the Andrew Young School's Office of Career Services & Alumni Relations. Before becoming Assistant Director, she worked in University Career Services as a Career Counselor from 2013-2017 and Employer Relations Coordinator from 2017-2019.Ashley is a native of Fort Worth, TX. After completing her bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising from Texas Christian University, she worked as a hiring and training manager for various regional and national retailers before deciding to pursue a Master's of Higher Education Administration. Upon completion of her degree, Ashley got her start as a Career Coach and Academic Advisor at Calhoun Community College in Huntsville, Alabama before joining Georgia State.