Ashley Nickole Andrews

Marketing Communications Specialist

Office: (775) 784-4787
Email: anandrews@unr.edu
Building: Knudtsen Resource Center
Address: 1664 N. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89557
Department: CABNR/NAES - Administration
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Education

A.A. in Business - Marketing - Truckee Meadows Community College
B.S. Business Administration - Marketing - University of Nevada, Reno
M.A. in Journalism - Media Innovation, Strategic Communication - University of Nevada, Reno

Teaching
Accomplishments
Service
Publications

Courses

CHS 310 - Health & Wellness Communication - University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health
JOUR 351 - Principles of Public Relations and Advertising - University of Nevada, Reno Reynold's School of Journalism

Honors and Awards

Foundations for Advancing Belonging Certificate | University of Nevada, Reno Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | 2024
Marketing Communication Campaign Gold Award | Association for Communication Excellence | 2024
Marketing Outstanding Professional Skill Award | Association for Communication Excellence | 2024
Social Media Campaign Silver Award | Association for Communication Excellence | 2024
Writing for Social Media Silver Award | Association for Communication Excellence | 2024
Digital Publishing Gold Award | Association for Communication Excellence | 2021
Writing for Diverse Audiences Gold Award | Association for Communication Excellence | 2021
Newsletter Publishing Gold Award | Association for Communication Excellence | 2020
Writing for the Web Gold Award | Association for Communication Excellence | 2020
Writing for Diverse Audiences Silver Award | Association for Communication Excellence | 2020
Email Marketing All Star Awards | Constant Contact | 2013 - 2017
Joan Metcalf Cope Classified Employee Award - University of Nevada, Reno Staff Employees’ Council
Certificate of Appreciation - University of Nevada, Reno Staff Employees’ Council & President Marc Johnson

Accomplishments

Key Staff - USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers Market Promotion Program Project - Meet Me at #NVFarmersMarkets: Community-based integrated marketing training and campaign for Nevada farmers markets - Grant #: AM22FMPPNV1089-00 - 2023 - 2025

Service

Current service

Member - Association for Communication Excellence Critique and Awards Committee - 2023 - Present
Member - University of Nevada, Reno Social Media Leadership Team - 2020 - Present
Marketing & Communications Liasion - University of Nevada, Reno Department of Nutrition - 2019 - Present
Member - University of Nevada, Reno Social Media Across Campus Team - 2018 - Present
Member - Association for Communication Excellence - 2018 - Present
Liasion - University of Nevada, Reno Digital/Web Accessibility - 2017 - Present
Member - University Schools, Colleges and Units Team - 2017 - Present
Member - University of Nevada, Reno Marketing and Communications Team - 2017 - Present
Pool - University of Nevada, Reno Grievance and Special Hearing Committees - 2017 - Present

Previous service

Member - University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources Communications Specialist Search Committee - 2023 - 2023
Member - University of Nevada, Reno Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Committee - 2019 - 2023
Member - University of Nevada, Reno Information and Communication Technology Research & Scholarly Works Subcommittee - 2019 - 2023
Member - University of Nevada, Reno Extension Marketing Coordinator for Clark County Search Committee - 2019 - 2019
Member - University of Nevada, Reno Extension Student Worker Search Committees - 2019 - 2019
Chair, Chair-Elect, Member - University of Nevada, Reno Extension Awards Committeee - 2018 - 2020
Participant - University of Nevada, Reno First-Generation Student Recruitment Diversity Initiative - 2018 - 2018
Member - University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources Director of Marketing & Communications Search Committee - 2018 - 2018
Member, Proxy - University of Nevada Reno Police Professional Standards Review Board - 2016 - 2018
Leader, Expert - eXtension.org Ask An Expert - 2015 - 2017
Social Media Administrator - University of Nevada, Reno Staff Employees' Council - 2013 - 2024
Executive Board Member, Public Relations Coordinator, Website Commitee Chair, Social Media Administrator - University of Nevada, Reno Staff Employees' Council - 2013 - 2017
Member - University of Nevada, Reno Extension Image Enhancement and Communications Committee - 2013 - 2013
Member - University of Nevada, Reno Extension Washoe County Office Open House Committee - 2010 - 2011
Member - University of Nevada, Reno Extension Diversity Committee - 2010 -

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Lay or Popular Publications
Universities team up to train dietetic interns, improve community health in southern Nevada College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources collaborates with UNLV and other community partners to provide nutrition education in Clark County Andrews, A. 2022, Nevada Today
University of Nevada, Reno celebrates remodeled space for promoting nutrition knowledge and healthy living Andrews, A. 2022, Nevada Today
University of Nevada, Reno nutritionists honored by Nevada Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics David St-Jules named Nevada Outstanding Dietitian, Deborah Joakimson Recognized Dietetic Technician and Shauna Tavcar Outstanding Dietetic Student Andrews, A. 2022, Nevada Today
University scientists conduct, shed light on microbiome research to help impoverished children grow Millions of children worldwide experience diarrheal infections that cause malnourishment and stunted physical and mental growth. A recently published study shows that a specific probiotic strain, a live bacterium that lives in the body, helps severely malnourished Bangladeshi infants grow. Andrews, A. 2022, Nevada Today
University's logging sports team cuts its way to victory Nevada Loggers win big at largest forest conference and exhibition in the West Andrews, A. 2022, Nevada Today
Graduate of the Pack: Connor Billman, International Agriculture Education Fellowship Program fellow Empowering youth and elevating small-holder farmers through agricultural science Andrews, A. 2021, Nevada Today
Nevada researcher studying gut microbiomes in hopes of improving health Aim is to uncover how Nevadans’ lives affect the microbes in their digestive tract and their health Andrews, A. 2021, Nevada Today
University and 4-H alum works to improve school-based agriculture education in Ghana Connor Billman teaching youth and helping rural Ghana communities grow food through prestigious International Agricultural Education Fellowship Andrews, A. 2021, Nevada Today
Dear Class of 2020, I can relate From an alum whose senior year was disrupted by cancer Andrews, A. 2020, Nevada Today
First-generation Ph.D. student Christina T. Igono presents, wins award at international conference of soil scientists "It is imperative professionals in my field develop sustainable agricultural practices, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and reduce natural disasters or we might not survive." Andrews, A. 2020, Nevada Today
Graduate student scientist wins award, Bonnycastle Fellowship for waterfowl research Madeleine Lohman garners best talk at prestigious regional conference, earns field's most respected fellowship Andrews, A. 2020, Nevada Today
University-trained firefighter volunteers to help Australia Rangeland Ecology and Management Program student and Bureau of Land Management Nevada firefighter Matt Petersen joins international taskforce Andrews, A. 2020, Nevada Today
Make Your Home a Great Place to Play The many forms of play enrich a child’s brain, body and life in important ways, and STEM in the early years makes a difference in children’s lives. Any time, even this time of coronavirus, can be the right time to make time for STEM. All families can learn more about STEM at home. Ramirez-Barroeta, L., and Andrews, A. 2020, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
CABNR awards ceremony honors outstanding supporters, staff and faculty Andrews, A. 2019, Nevada Today
CABNR awards ceremony honors outstanding undergraduate and graduate students Andrews, A. 2019, Nevada Today
Community instructor earns University award, citizenship Extension's Lizeth Ramirez-Barroeta, a University classified employee of the month, was sworn in as a U.S. citizen Andrews, A. 2019, Nevada Today
Graduate of the Pack: Ana Nunez Zepeda, nutrition instructor "It’s important that there are people doing what I do because we can help our community by teaching them how to have a healthy lifestyle." Andrews, A. 2019, Nevada Today
Louis S. Test named Outstanding Agriculturist Universiy of Nevada, Reno's College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources honored Test for agricultural advocacy, leadership and education Andrews, A. 2019, Nevada Today
New accreditation enhances University's reputation University of Nevada, Reno and its College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources earn accreditation from the Society for Range Management Andrews, A. 2019, Nevada Today
The hard truth about domestic violence Intimate partner violence doesn't discriminate. It can happen to anyone. Learn more about its impacts on victims, survivors and the economy, and find local and national resources. Andrews, A. 2019, Nevada Today
Up in smoke: University ecologists help firefighters protect Nevada's lands Fires unleash devastating losses on Nevada ranches, grazing areas, and habitat. Each leaves Nevada lands more vulnerable to future fires. Knowing how to care for Nevada's land before and after disturbances is key to reducing wildland fire risk and repairing lands post-fire. This is where two University experts come in. Andrews, A. 2019, Nevada Today
Women in science: a Q&A with CABNR pet food mercury researchers Professor Mae Gustin and fellow researchers Lindsay Chichester, Sarrah Dunham-Cheatam, Adriel Luippold and Margarita (Maggie) Vargas-Estrada talk about their work and answer related questions Andrews, A. 2019, Nevada Today
Women in science: a Q&A with CABNR researchers Professors Stringham and Yerka, along with postdoctoral scholar Dunham-Cheatham, discuss their work as CABNR researchers Andrews, A. 2019, Nevada Today
Women in science: Jamie Ludwig Dafoe, rangeland specialist Dafoe, a graduate of the College of Biotechnology, Agriculture & Natural Resources rangeland science program, takes us through life as a rangeland consultant Andrews, A. 2019, Nevada Today
What did we learn from the Caughlin Fire? Jamie Roice-Gomes and Ashley Andrews break down 5 lessons learned following the Caughlin Fire Andrews, A. and Roice-Gomes, J. 2019, Nevada Today
What is firescaping? (2019) University experts give tips on keeping your landscape from going up in flames Andrews, A. and Skelly, J. 2019, Nevada Today, University of Nevada, Reno
What should I pack in case of evacuation due to wildfire? Evacuating during a wildfire is terrifying. It's difficult to think accurately and quickly. So, residents should prepare for an evacuation by packing go-bags before a wildfire threat begins. It is recommended that one bag is packed for each family member and each pet. While packing, refer to this checklist. Roice-Gomes, J. and A. Andrews 2019, Nevada Today
How can I prepare my home and neighborhood for a wildfire? University experts caution actions taken by homeowners before a fire ever starts play a critical role. Smith, E. and Andrews, A. 2019, Nevada Today
What is defensible space and how do I create some around my home? University experts help homeowners to make homes more fire safe Smith, E. and Andrews, A. 2019, Nevada Today
Free concert and donation drive to help California fire victims The Symphonic Chorus will present its annual fall choral concert 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at St. John's Presbyterian Church, 1070 West Plumb Lane in Reno. This year, the free performance includes a student-led donation drive to help Camp, Hill and Woolsey fire victims in California. Andrews, A. 2018, Nevada Today
Community Gardening Makes Reno Bloom Andrews, A. 2017, Reno Gazette-Journal
Garden Classes Nurture Garden Dreams Andrews, A. 2017, Reno Gazette-Journal
Get ready in case of heavy rain or flood events this winter This fact sheet contains information on things to prepare before a heavy rain or flood event during winter. Andrews, A. 2017, Reno Gazette-Journal
Honoring Fallen Soldiers in the Garden Andrews, A. 2017, Reno Gazette-Journal
It’s Summertime in the Garden, and Plants are… Sticky? Andrews, A. 2017, Reno Gazette-Journal
Learn about the Birds and the Bees to Boost Garden Yields Andrews, A. 2017, Reno Gazette-Journal
Mow This Way for a Healthy, Attractive, Hardworking Lawn Andrews, A. 2017, Reno Gazette-Journal
Page-Turners for Plant-Lovers: Must Reads for Seasons of Success Andrews, A. 2017, Reno Gazette-Journal
Prune fruit trees to create beautiful, edible landscapes Andrews, A. 2017, Reno Gazette-Journal
Start the Summer Garden Indoors with Seeds or Cuttings Andrews, A. 2017, Reno Gazette-Journal
Strategic Garden Cleanup Creates Garden Homes for Pollinators Andrews, A. 2017, Reno Gazette-Journal
The secret science behind bright long-lasting fall color Andrews, A. 2017, Reno Gazette-Journal
Winter Is Coming and a Hoop House Would Help Andrews, A. 2017, Reno-Gazette Journal
Landscape Design Principles Build Four Seasons of Interest Andrews, A. and Hanson Mazet, W. 2017, Reno Gazette-Journal
Decorating, Eating and Composting for a Sustainable Halloween Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
Experience Field Day Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
Food Safety in the Edible Garden Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees Create Memories, Improve Forest Health Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
Good Food Can Be Hard to Find Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
Grow Great Gardens and Luscious Landscapes in 2016 Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
Nevada Gardeners Tame Desert, Grow Beauty and Delight Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
Plants Getting Sticky? Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
Prepare for winter river floods Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
Preserving the Harvest Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
School Gardens Grow Healthy, Active Students Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
Teaching How to Grow Healthy Food in Reno's Food Desert Andrews, A. 2016, Our Town Reno
Turn Golden Fall Leaves into Garden Gold with Composting Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
Uncover Holiday Houseplant Secrets with Botany Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
Winter Reading Grows Healthy Soils, Plants and Minds Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
The Ecosystem of Compost Piles Newton, J. and Andrews, A. 2016, Reno Gazette-Journal
Bugs Don’t Bug Kids Andrews, A. 2015, Reno Gazette-Journal
Fall Lawn Care Grows Healthy Spring Lawns Andrews, A. 2015, Reno Gazette-Journal
Field Day: A Northern Nevada Tradition Andrews, A. 2015, Reno Gazette-Journal
Gardening Around Children Andrews, A. 2015, Reno Gazette-Journal
Gardens Grow Healthy Families, Communitites Andrews, A. 2015, Reno Gazette-Journal
Get a Head Start on Garden and Landscaping Andrews, A. 2015, Reno Gazette-Journal
Holiday Host Gifts for Plant Lovers Andrews, A. 2015, Reno Gazette-Journal
Peas for St. Patrick’s Day and Other Cool-Season Gardening Tips Andrews, A. 2015, Reno Gazette-Journal
Save Water and Your Garden and Landscape Andrews, A. 2015, Reno Gazette-Journal
Starting Seeds Indoors Andrews, A. 2015, Reno Gazette-Journal
Grow Crops, Raise Fish With Aquaponics Andrews, A. and Kratsch, H. 2015, Reno Gazette-Journal
Native Plants Help Conserve Water Andrews, A. and Kratsch, H. 2015, Reno Gazette-Journal
Hardworking Flowers for Your Summer Garden Panton, L. and Andrews, A. 2015, Reno Gazette-Journal
(Re)discover Extension at Field Day 2014 Andrews, A. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
Bring the Outdoors Indoors for Thanksgiving Andrews, A. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
Buy Local, Grow Local: Plant Your Garden with Plants from Nevada Plant Sales, Producers, Nurseries and Garden Centers Andrews, A. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
Gifts for Gardeners Andrews, A. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
Master Gardeners Help Nevadans, You Can Too Andrews, A. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
Overwintering Containerized Plants Andrews, A. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
Perfect Presents for Plant Lovers Andrews, A. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
Donating the Harvest Andrews, A. and Morrow, L. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
Food Safety in the Garden Andrews, A. and Morrow, L. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
What is Firescaping? Andrews, A. and Skelly, J. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
40 Years of Master Gardeners Helping Nevadans Hanson Mazet, W. and Andrews, A. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
Plant Cool-Season Crops Early for Payoff Later Hanson Mazet, W. and Andrews, A. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
Spring Miracles– Planting spring-blooming bulbs Panton, L. and Andrews, A. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
Grateful for School Gardens Williams, K. and Andrews, A. 2014, Reno Gazette-Journal
Activities for All at Field Day Andrews, A. 2013, Reno Gazette-Journal
Enjoy Healthful Microgreens Grown Year-Round Andrews, A. 2013, Reno Gazette-Journal
Selecting and Caring for Holiday Houseplants Andrews, A. 2013, Reno Gazette-Journal
Using Edibles for Landscape Accents Andrews, A. 2013, Reno Gazette-Journal
New Gardening and Landscaping Classes for a New Year Andrews, A. 2011, Reno Gazette-Journal
Presentations
Social Media Marketing for Northeastern Nevada Farmers Markets and Farm Vendors \| Part I Andrews, A. 2024, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Social Media Marketing for Northeastern Nevada Farmers Markets and Farm Vendors \| Part II Andrews, A. 2024, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Social Media Marketing for Northern Nevada Farmers Markets and Farm Vendors \| Part I Andrews, A. 2024, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Social Media Marketing for Southern Nevada Farmers Markets and Farm Vendors \| Part I Andrews, A. 2024, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Website Marketing for Northern Nevada Farmers Markets and Farm Vendors Andrews, A. 2024, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Website Marketing for Southern Nevada Farmers Markets and Farm Vendors Andrews, A. 2024, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Website Marketing for Northeastern Nevada Farmers Markets and Farm Vendors Andrews, A. 2023, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Special Publications
Nevada Farmers Markets Needs Assessment Discover the keys to unlocking Nevada's vibrant farmers! Farmers markets foster community engagement and support local agriculture, but many struggle with consumer outreach and marketing. This assessment unveils crucial insights into how to amplify their impact and nourish communities across the Silver State. Park, S.Y., Christiansen, E., Yun, G.W., Malik, S., Lindsay, A., Aldea, B., Purnell, S., Miller, A., Villasenor, R., Andrews, A., and Felts., T. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-24-01
Facebook for Extension Professionals Universities, colleges and Cooperative Extensions around the country use social media to reach constituents with instructional, research and outreach messages. When Extension professionals participate on social networks, members of the public have access to news and information from valued, trusted and credible sources. And, when Extension professionals engage with them, online networks provide interactive, genuine and far-reaching communities that keep Extension professionals current and connected to issues or concerns of the general public and present opportunities for collaboration and scientific inspiration. While these opportunities are found in various social networks, this publication focuses on Facebook. It includes information on platform selection and use, maintaining a professional and personal balance, social license, accessibility, responding to criticism with professionalism, and more. Andrews, A. and Chichester, L. 2018, Extension
Trade Journals
Content marketing for your green industry business This fact sheet contains detailed information on was to manage and develop online content for tech-savvy customers. Andrews, A. 2017, Landscape Nevada Magazine