Ashley is the daughter of Dave and Lynn Glass of Orange Park, FL. She graduated from UF in May 2004 with dual degrees in Telecommunication-News and Political Science. She now works as a reporter at WCJB – TV20 News in Gainesville.

At UF, Ashley spent most of her time dancing or reporting. She worked for WUFT-TV News 5 as both a news and weather anchor, and she danced for the UF "Dazzler" dance team, performing at men's basketball games and community events. As Miss University of Florida, Ashley went on to the Miss Florida Pageant in June 2004 and was a Top 10 Finalist and the winner of several awards: the Newcomer of the Year Award, a Preliminary Evening Gown Award, and the Busch Gardens Essay Award.

Ashley is an activist for breast cancer awareness. As a sister of Zeta Tau Alpha, she was very involved in the Susan G. Komen Line Dance philanthropy event for several years. Ashley has participated in Race for the Cure events and continues speaking to local women's groups about the importance of early detection. Her goal is to reach as many women as possible with the message that awareness now will save lives in the future. In her spare time Ashley enjoys swimming, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family.

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