Ashley Barton

Ashley Barton serves as the Senior Vice President & Group Director, responsible for the Lifestyle and Multicultural Divisions at 5W Public Relations. With over 15 years of experience in lifestyle communications, Ashley is passionate about making sure brands break through the cultural clutter and drive audiences forward - leading her clients to be trend makers at the forefront of where conversations are going. As head of 5W’s multicultural division, Ashley spearheads the agency’s DE&I initiatives as well as proudly represents leading media companies and brands who are championing equal representation in today’s culture. Ashley's extensive experience in traditional media is complemented by her adeptness in orchestrating brand partnerships, executing successful influencer campaigns and managing large scale events for clients. Ashley is an alumnus of the T. Howard Foundation and oversees 5W’s Women in Color committee.