HI, I'M
Ashley Mowreader
Business journalist and multimedia marketer
About
MY BACKGROUND
I am a business journalist based in Washington, D.C., reporting on student success initiatives in higher education. I graduated from Pepperdine University in 2022 and received a degree in Journalism with an emphasis in multimedia design and a concentration in Spanish. My passion is in storytelling and connecting people to the truth in engaging and innovative ways.
Education
2018–2022
Pepperdine University – Malibu, CA; Class of 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
GPA: 3.9/4.0
2019–2020
Study Abroad – Academic Year 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina
2014–2018
Cascade Christian High School, Puyallup, WA Class of 2018
Class Valedictorian, National Honors Society Member
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Experience
January 2023 — Present
Inside Higher Ed
Student Success Reporter
May 2022 — January 2023
Air Cargo World
Associate Editor
May 2021 — May 2022
Pepperdine Graphic Media
Managing Edtior
May 2020 — Dec. 2021
TRA Medical Imaging
Social Media Intern
July 2021 — Aug. 2021
The Thousand Oaks Acorn
Reporting Intern
Accomplishments
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Pepperdine Regents' Scholarship Recipient
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Seaver Dean's List Student
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Dubin Endowed Scholarship Recipient
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Pinnacle College Media Awards Award Winner
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California College Media Association Award Winner
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Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award Finalist
Skills
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Spanish - conversational
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Photography
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Social media marketing
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SEO and UX design
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Podcasting and audio editing
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