Ashley Brailsford

Ashley Brailsford, PhD is an early childhood educator and nature enthusiast who launched Unearthing Joy to guide the development of culturally-centered, nature-based programming for families, community groups and organizations that center the stories and contributions for Indigenous, Black and other people of the global majority. Her experiences in teaching, professorship, curriculum development and leadership in education coupled with time spent as an outdoor guide informs her programming and development process to create outdoor spaces into inclusive spaces that honor culture, explore justice and unearth joy.