Ashley is - to say the least - civically engaged. She is the force behind Waco Walks (in her signature red sneakers) and McLennan County Talks. Here is her conversation with KWBU's Rachel Velasco
The Sit Down with Rachel - Ashley Bean Thornton
A love for people and the greater Waco community has always been the heart of Rachel’s work. A 2005 UT Austin graduate with a degree in English, Rachel began her career as a classroom English teacher. Through various professional opportunities in the education field, health and wellness industry, and the private business sector, she cultivated a love for building strong communities through service. She joined KWBU in August of 2023. She is also the Saturday Market Manager for the Waco Downtown Farmers Market. She has four nearly-grown children and loves tending her herbs and roses and growing things.