Ashley Mays serves as the Chief Real Estate and Marketing Officer at Newark Alliance, focusing on commercial corridor revitalization and small business growth in Newark, New Jersey, since September 2022. Additionally, Ashley holds the position of Vice Chair of Student Support on the Board and Executive Committee at White Ruffin Byron Center for Real Estate. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Vice President and Head of Leasing at Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, Managing Director of Commercial Leasing at The Durst Organization, and Vice President of Leasing at SL Green Realty Corp. Ashley began a career in customer business administration management at Rolls-Royce North America and completed an internship at Johnson & Johnson. Educational background includes a BS in Commerce with concentrations in Marketing, International Business, and Spanish from the University of Virginia.