Ashton was born in Washington, D.C. and has spent the majority of her life in Culpeper.  She is a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church where she serves as acolyte director and youth advisor.  Her past experience in psychiatric and mental health nursing includes inpatient work at Pinebrook Psychiatric Center and fourteen years with the local Community Services Board.  She has also served as adjunct faculty at Germanna Community College.

Educational Background:

• Certificate in Illustration and Fine Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA.
• A.D., Germanna Community College, Locust Grove, VA.
• B.S., Distinguished Graduate, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
• M.S.N., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
• N.P. University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
• Post Master’s Study, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Board Certifications:

• American Nurses Credentialing Center

Professional Affiliations:

• Virginia Association of Community Psychiatric Nurses

Hospital Affiliations:

• Culpeper Regional Hospital, Culpeper VA.