Ash is a researcher, writer, and artist studying human behavior, culture, and the taboo.

DISCIPLINES

Research
Design
Writing
Studio

TOPICS

Death and Dying
Sex and Queerness
Theoretical Physics
Symbols / Archetypes

2026 EXHIBITIONS + LECTURES

4.17
Ereshkigal’s Garden: Green Burial as Sacred Composting
TBD
Temple for Inanna

25+ industry honors, include Webby Awards, W3 Gold, and Edtech Awards; recognized for creating inclusive digital experiences serving millions of people.

AWARDS_

2024 - 2025

Edtech Awards - Enrollment and Admissions Solution (EnrollWise) - Both years
Anthem Awards Silver - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (WE NYC)
Anthem Community Voice Awards Finalist - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (WE NYC)

2023

Webby Awards Honoree - Learning & Education Software (EnrollWise, Oakland USD)
W3 Awards Gold and Silver - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (WE NYC); Schools & Universities (South Puget Sound Community College), Local Government (NYC Workforce Data Portal)
Summit International Award Gold - Government Website (NYC Workforce Data Portal)
Davey Awards Silver - Social Responsibility (Carnegie Corporation), Government (Workforce Data Portal), Schools & Universities (South Puget Sound), Social Good (State of Childhood Obesity)
Communicator Awards of Excellence - Education (EnrollWise, Oakland USD), Health & Wellness (NY Blood Center), Medical & Pharmaceutical (NY Blood Center), Non-Profit (NY Blood Center), Causes & Awareness (State of Childhood Obesity)
Web Excellence Awards - Diversity & Inclusion (WE NYC), Government (WE NYC), Education (EnrollWise, Oakland USD), E-Government (EnrollWise, Oakland USD)
Anthem Awards Silver - Education Innovation (MySchools NYC)

2020 - 2021

W3 Awards Gold - Local Government (WE NYC, MySchools NYC), Web Applications/Services (MySchools NYC)
W3 Awards Silver - Non-Profit (Carnegie Corporation, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund), Local Government (Center for Justice Innovation), Environmental Awareness (Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund)
Webby Awards Honoree - Government & Civil Innovation (MySchools NYC)
Summit Creative Awards Silver - Government Websites (MySchools NYC)
Communicator Award of Distinction - Education (MySchools NYC)

2015 - 2019

Webby Awards Honoree - Charitable Organizations (Carnegie Corporation)
Muse Award Gold - Education (Philadelphia Museum of Art)
The President's Award - Creative Entrepreneurship (University of the Arts)
Horizon Interactive Awards - Silver: Advocacy/Non-Profit (Genetic Alliance); Bronze: Mobile Apps, Health & Human Services (Genetic Alliance)