While everyone is excited for this next chapter of our lives, the people who laid the foundation don't always get recognized enough. Ash deeply loves and honors the amazing women who made her who she is today:

• At a young age, Abuela taught Ash strength and determination. She is Ash’s role model and her story has inspired Ash to go as far as she can go. Abuela mitigated to the US, leaving her children in Nicaragua in pursuit of a bold promise for a better life. Through tireless hard work and unwavering prayers, she successfully brought all five of her children. Ash understands that Abuela walked so she could run.

• Growing up with a young single mom, Ash learned firsthand about resilience. From early mornings and long commutes to the quiet sacrifices along the way, Ash’s unconventional upbringing forged a profound sense of purpose—instilling the focus to stay grounded and push forward. Mom taught humility and self-respect, instilling in Ash deep self-assurance, gratitude, and grace.

• Ash’s aunts, Sandra and Karen, are secondary mothers who helped raise her, wrapping her in love and teaching her kindness, compassion, and lifelong values. Ash arrived in Sandra’s life at the exact right moment, and Sandra embraced her as her own daughter. Together with Karen—who raised her sons right alongside Ashley as true brothers—they built a home rooted in devotion. No matter the sacrifices or hurdles, her aunts were always there. From them, Ash inherited a deep sense of gratitude and learned what it means to give and receive unconditional love.