Ashley Martin is a mission driven community builder and her purpose is to connect youth, women, and communities of color to organizations that improve their quality of life. As Founder & CEO of Cerulean Consulting Group, she and her team of multicultural marketers root clients large and small in the principles of both marketing and community - believing wholeheartedly that “we are better together”. Prior to launching Cerulean Ashley served as the Director of Family & Community Engagement for the largest public school district in the state of Indiana.

Throughout her career Martin has received several awards that celebrate her leadership and recognize her talent in the field of marketing/communications. Most recently, Purdue University recognized her as a Pioneering Woman, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana named her a finalist for one of "Indy's Best and Brightest" awards and she was a Mira Award Finalist in the category of Rising Entrepreneur. In 2010 Martin graduated with her B.A. in Public Relations & Rhetorical Advocacy from Purdue University. 

Outside of work, Martin enjoys spending time with her husband Carl, their blended family of 5 boys, and their 2 fur babies. Fun fact, she loves to garden when the weather is nice. Learn more about Martin and Ceruelan on their website, www.CeruleanConsultingGroup.com.