Ashleigh Richelle (She/Her)

Ashleigh Richelle is the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for Kapor Foundation. She is a Bay-Area born and raised Latine/x leader and compassionate communications professional, storytelling for connection, equity, & progress.

Before joining the Kapor Center, Ashleigh was the Associate Director of Communications at the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). She was tasked with developing OMCA’s storytelling strategy, leading cross-functional communications, and creating institutional messaging.

Her career spans over 10 years — from PR and media relations, digital storytelling, graphic design, website and project management, to social media, campaign strategy, and cross-functional collaborative leadership. She’s also worked with startups and tech companies like Daughters of Rosie, CBS Interactive, and LinkedIn. 

Ashleigh enjoys coffee, crosswords, and cooking, and prefers birds over most people. She feels most at peace when dancing salsa, has an extensive collection of earrings made by local Bay Area artisans, and if given the option, would exclusively communicate at work in GIFs.