ASHLEY ALLEN
What began as a side hustle to cover graduation costs in law school soon became a calling after Ashley found herself behind the bar. Soon, the verdict was in and a career built on craft cocktails, great wine, and the belief that hospitality is equal parts discipline and chutzpah was sparked. That path led to opening a cocktail lounge in Madison before returning home to Chicago to lead beverage programs, where every glass raised is an invitation to build community.