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Ashley Pridgeon

@ashleypridgeon

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Economics and public policy intern using Stata for empirical research.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can apply economics and Stata-based analysis to real policy problems, write clearly, and collaborate in a deadline-driven environment. I want growth through hands-on research, meaningful feedback, and measurable impact.

I’m a Public Policy Intern with a Bachelor of Science in Economics, focused on turning data into clear policy insights. At the DeVoe L. Moore Center, I perform data regressions and empirical analysis in Stata, conduct literature reviews, and research and write on immigration, the labor market, and crime studies.

Alongside my policy work, I run Ashley Grayson Images as a full-time portrait & event photographer. I master portrait photography and editing with Nikon Z6–Z7 and Adobe Lightroom, manage business strategies and finances independently, and collaborate with other professional photographers—bringing strong deadline management and communication into every project.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Public Policy Intern

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DeVoe L. Moore Center

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Performed Stata-based regressions and empirical analysis to support public policy research, including literature reviews on immigration, the labor market, and crime studies. Researched and wrote policy-focused findings while managing multiple deadlines and tasks.

Stata regression Public Policy Research literature review Data Analysis Policy Writing Immigration Studies

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Portrait & Event Photographer

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Ashley Grayson Images

Nov 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Provided portrait and event photography for graduates, families, businesses, and large events, mastering portrait techniques using Nikon Z6–Z7 and Adobe editing workflows. Managed client work and independently handled business strategy and finances while growing an Instagram audience of 1,200+ followers.

Portrait Photography Event Photography Photo Editing Nikon Z6 Z7 Adobe Creative Suite Business Strategy Client Management