Katie Ashley is the Director, Strategic Partnerships at The Dairy Alliance, where she focuses on driving dairy growth and building strong industry relationships across the Southeast. With more than a decade of hospitality experience in metro Atlanta, she is passionate about supporting the people who power the food and beverage community through connection and collaboration. Katie is the founder of the Atlanta Ladies Dinner Group, a dinner group where women and female-identifying people come together monthly to find community, dine out, and raise funds for local causes.