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Ashley Maria
DGA Award-winning, Emmy-nominated Director and Producer
Founder of Ashley Maria Productions, LLC
Awarded the Associated Press Robert R. Eunson Distinguished Lecturer Award
Ashley is a presenter who employs a story-driven approach, combining excerpts from her films with personal insights to engage and encourage audiences. – Bio –
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Ashley’s keynote and break-out session topics are outlined below; however, these can be tailored to align with your event objectives and reflect your distinct vision.
TOPICS
Impactful speaker packages and topics inspired by our films’ core narratives.
Testimonials
"full of humor & compassion"
Hired by SAS for a keynote and then a few years later for a fireside chat -- Ashley shared her experience as a filmmaker who uses storytelling to unpack contemporary social issues. She also used a blend of humor and compassion to deliver on a message that was well-received and talked about long after the presentation had ended.
"inspiring & unique"
Ashley provided both students and educators at the 5th largest school district in the country, Clark County School District (Nevada) with a unique and diverse perspective outside a person's current view. Along with the tools her team provides for the audience to be able to better connect with the topic, she inspired everyone to self-reflect and take action!
"the highlight of our event"
Ashley Maria & Lea-Ann were the highlight of BD's International Women's Day event! As part of a panel with our leadership team, they led a thought-provoking conversation and navigated challenging topics without judgement and with respect. The conversation inspired countless associates and has left positive ripple effects throughout our company!
"empowering & enlightening"
In March, we celebrated Women’s History Month. As part of our commemoration, Treyarch had the privilege of hosting Ashley Maria, the creator of the impactful documentary film, Pioneers in Skirts, for a Fireside Chat. Ashley shared insights into the film's themes and discussed the motivation behind its creation alongside her mother, the film's producer. The conversation was both empowering and enlightening, sparking a meaningful dialogue among attendees and prompting reflections on their individual roles in addressing gender-related challenges. It was truly inspiring to witness the impact of Pioneers in Skirts and to see firsthand the power of collective dialogue in driving positive change.
"full of humor & compassion"
Hired by SAS for a keynote and then a few years later for a fireside chat -- Ashley shared her experience as a filmmaker who uses storytelling to unpack contemporary social issues. She also used a blend of humor and compassion to deliver on a message that was well-received and talked about long after the presentation had ended.
"inspiring & unique"
Ashley provided both students and educators at the 5th largest school district in the country, Clark County School District (Nevada) with a unique and diverse perspective outside a person's current view. Along with the tools her team provides for the audience to be able to better connect with the topic, she inspired everyone to self-reflect and take action!
"the highlight of our event"
Ashley Maria & Lea-Ann were the highlight of BD's International Women's Day event! As part of a panel with our leadership team, they led a thought-provoking conversation and navigated challenging topics without judgement and with respect. The conversation inspired countless associates and has left positive ripple effects throughout our company!
"empowering & enlightening"
In March, we celebrated Women’s History Month. As part of our commemoration, Treyarch had the privilege of hosting Ashley Maria, the creator of the impactful documentary film, Pioneers in Skirts, for a Fireside Chat. Ashley shared insights into the film's themes and discussed the motivation behind its creation alongside her mother, the film's producer. The conversation was both empowering and enlightening, sparking a meaningful dialogue among attendees and prompting reflections on their individual roles in addressing gender-related challenges. It was truly inspiring to witness the impact of Pioneers in Skirts and to see firsthand the power of collective dialogue in driving positive change.