About me
Ashley Coady Smith joined the Telluride Mushroom Festival in 2019 and currently serves as Festival Executive Officer. Working alongside the Program Director and Creative Director, she helps steward the festival's vision by guiding bigger picture operations, budgeting, fundraising, and organizational strategy. Ashley works closely with the core Festival management team responsible for partnerships, development, marketing, sales, volunteers, and festival logistics, helping align creative ideas, festival goals, and budget realities. Known for her collaborative leadership style and ability to navigate complexity, she supports the decision-making, coordination, and behind-the-scenes work that helps bring the festival to life. With a background in science, experiential education and nonprofit leadership, Ashley is passionate about creating spaces where curiosity, learning, connection, and community can flourish.
