Ashley Northup

Ashley Northup is a seasoned auctioneer and emcee who brings a rare combination of wit, warmth, and authenticity to every stage. A former public school teacher with a Master’s Degree in Special Education, Ashley first learned how to keep the toughest audience of all — teenagers — fully engaged. Today, she keeps donors engaged with that same mix of humor, presence, and natural charm.

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Ashley has partnered with dozens of organizations to inspire generosity, including Lakeside School, Best Buddies, WWIN (Washington Women in Need), The Assistance League, Long Live the Kings, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, KIDS Center (Bend), Southwest Youth and Family Services, St. Thomas School, LeMay America’s Car Museum, Westside School, Cascadia Art Museum, and many more.

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When she’s not on stage, Ashley is a certified yoga instructor specializing in chair yoga for seniors, and she’s often found flying through the air on a trapeze. At home in Seattle, she’s happiest entertaining her husband, Fred, and their two kids.