"Collaborating with partners in the private, public and non-profit spaces to leverage the built environment to improve opportunity for marginalized people is what drives my work."
We are living at the intersection of several existential crises staring us squarely in the face.
The national housing crisis requires continued action at the federal, state and local levels to allow for the production of more affordable housing and we need to be vigilant to ensure that racial equity is at the forefront of those solutions.
We know that the climate crisis could not be more urgent and does not impact communities equally.
The pandemic has accelerated necessary cultural shifts with respect to how employers engage their employees.
The stability of US society rests on its ability to truly reckon with its foundation of colonization and oppression.
“We have deluded ourselves into believing the myth that capitalism grew in prosperity out of the Protestant ethic of hard work and sacrifice. The fact is that capitalism was built on the exploitation and suffering of black slaves and continues to thrive on the exploitation of the poor, both black and white, both here and abroad.”
—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "The Three Evils of Society" speech, National Conference for New Politics, 1967
This is the moment where the most creative minds will move us forward towards a vision where economic prosperity and equity are not mutually exclusive. A vision that allows all individuals to live healthy, inspired lives. Let us be intentional about how we use our power and privilege to make a positive impact in our communities..
—Ashley
Education
University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville, Virginia, B.S. in Commerce
Coursework at Universitat de València (Spain) and Instituto Tecnológico de Mazatlán (Mexico)
Professional Experience
2004 - 2015
New York, NY Vice President, SL Green Realty Corp.
2015 - 2020
New York, NY Managing Director, The Durst Organization
2020 - 2022
Brooklyn, NY Senior Vice President, Head of Leasing, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation
2022 - Present
Newark, NJ Chief of Place and Real Estate, Newark Alliance
Volunteer Work
University of Virginia, Center for Real Estate and the Built Environment
Board Member and Vice Chair of Student Support
Press
Ashley Mays (McIntire ' 02), SVP of Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation
How the Brooklyn Navy Yard has withstood Covid's onslaught
Netflix inks short term lease at Durst's 1155 Sixth Avenue
Rosenberg & Estis expands at 733
Durst welcomes trio of tenants to superblock
New deal brings Durst block to full occupancy
Durst fills HELENA 57 WEST retail with new Club Pilates studio
Hospital for Special Surgery Expands Far West Side Center
Queen Developer Signs on Supermarket at Halletts Point Project
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