Ashley Thomas was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa, as the oldest of five and is a proud auntie of two nieces and three nephews. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2012 with her bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Relations with a minor in Sociology. Shortly after graduating, 2012 to 2020 she worked with children and adults at Western Psychiatric Hospital coping with behavioral and mental health issues. She has always had a passion for working with children, so she knew from there it was the children she wanted to focus on and provide change for. They need us most, they are our future. In her free time, she loves to cook! She is at peace in the kitchen. Throw on some good music, get in the zone and vibe out.