Ashley DeMauro Mullins is the National Legislative Director for ExcelinEd in Action. In this role, Ashley manages the organization’s Legislative Affairs team and works with leaders and lawmakers from across the states to promote student-centered solutions. Previously, Ashley was ExcelinEd in Action's Senior Legislative Director for the northeast region. Prior to joining ExcelinEd in Action, Ashely led StudentsFirst in PA, a statewide education advocacy group focused on teacher effectiveness and accountability policies. Prior to her leadership at StudentsFirst, Ashley served as Director of Government Relations for the Pennsylvania Department of Education, where she led legislative negotiations on education issues with the General Assembly. Preceding that appointment, she was a Policy Analyst for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on the Education Committee. Ashley earned her bachelor’s degree in politics and American history from Juniata College and her Master of Education in School Counseling degree from Millersville University. She resides near the capital of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.