EMPOWERING

LEADERS

TRANSFORMING

COMMUNITIES

Ashford Hughes, Sr., is a trusted voice in creating strategic impact through leadership development, literacy, and civic engagement.

LEADERSHIP

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meet ASHFORD

Ashford Hughes, Sr. is a Nashville-based leader who works with companies and organizations to share powerful messages on professional development, leadership empowerment, and organizational growth.

Ashford delivers empowering messages to Administrators, Organizational Leaders and Executives around the country with a dynamic speaking style and a passion for igniting change helping teams elevate to their Next Level!

Ashford‘s message inspires Teachers & administrators

Ashford passionately delivers presentations focused on strengthening partnerships with organizations and individuals who serve students and oversee the strategy, design, and implementation of the school choice process through a lens of equity and inclusion.

Ashford‘s MISSION

| “Fix INJUSTICE not KIDS.”

Trusted By The Best

Ashford is known as a trusted voice in the community and a thought leader in developing and implementing adaptive leadership strategies.

Non-profit organizations, school districts, and other groups trust Ashford to facilitate results-driven conversations and develop collaboration in their organizations and communities, driving impactful change and a culture of growth.

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  • Centering Black-Led Curriculum

  • Literacy & Education

  • Mentorship & Adaptive Leadership

  • Knowing Your Personal WHY

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Ashford travels the U.S. providing keynotes and professional development that inspire administrators, students & educators.

OVER 500 Leaders Developed

Co-Chair, My Brother’s Keeper-Nashville, which focuses on improving life outcomes for boys and young men of color.

My Brothers Keeper Nashville | [View the 2023 Annual Report]

Ashford’s Youth Literacy IMPACT

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