Senior Staff
Board Staff
Ashley Lewis
Deputy Director, Communications
Office of Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis the Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Engagement.
In this role, she is responsible for PCAOB’s external communications functions. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Ms. Lewis was a Senior Vice President at Edelman and Edelman Smithfield, the world’s largest and leading public relations firm, where she advised financial institutions and corporate clients on strategic communications and reputation management. Prior to Edelman, she served as Communication Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She also served as Senior Communication Advisor to the Board at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Early in her career, worked in various roles, in both public and private sectors with particular focus on financial services, workforce, and trade.
Ms. Lewis earned her BA in mass media communication and public relations from Michigan State University. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.
Divisions
Enforcement and Investigations
Ashley Lewis
Deputy Director, Communications
Office of Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis the Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Engagement.
In this role, she is responsible for PCAOB’s external communications functions. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Ms. Lewis was a Senior Vice President at Edelman and Edelman Smithfield, the world’s largest and leading public relations firm, where she advised financial institutions and corporate clients on strategic communications and reputation management. Prior to Edelman, she served as Communication Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She also served as Senior Communication Advisor to the Board at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Early in her career, worked in various roles, in both public and private sectors with particular focus on financial services, workforce, and trade.
Ms. Lewis earned her BA in mass media communication and public relations from Michigan State University. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.
Registration and Inspections
Ashley Lewis
Deputy Director, Communications
Office of Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis the Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Engagement.
In this role, she is responsible for PCAOB’s external communications functions. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Ms. Lewis was a Senior Vice President at Edelman and Edelman Smithfield, the world’s largest and leading public relations firm, where she advised financial institutions and corporate clients on strategic communications and reputation management. Prior to Edelman, she served as Communication Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She also served as Senior Communication Advisor to the Board at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Early in her career, worked in various roles, in both public and private sectors with particular focus on financial services, workforce, and trade.
Ms. Lewis earned her BA in mass media communication and public relations from Michigan State University. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.
Offices
Chief Auditor
Ashley Lewis
Deputy Director, Communications
Office of Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis the Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Engagement.
In this role, she is responsible for PCAOB’s external communications functions. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Ms. Lewis was a Senior Vice President at Edelman and Edelman Smithfield, the world’s largest and leading public relations firm, where she advised financial institutions and corporate clients on strategic communications and reputation management. Prior to Edelman, she served as Communication Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She also served as Senior Communication Advisor to the Board at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Early in her career, worked in various roles, in both public and private sectors with particular focus on financial services, workforce, and trade.
Ms. Lewis earned her BA in mass media communication and public relations from Michigan State University. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.
Chief Operating Officer
Ashley Lewis
Deputy Director, Communications
Office of Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis the Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Engagement.
In this role, she is responsible for PCAOB’s external communications functions. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Ms. Lewis was a Senior Vice President at Edelman and Edelman Smithfield, the world’s largest and leading public relations firm, where she advised financial institutions and corporate clients on strategic communications and reputation management. Prior to Edelman, she served as Communication Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She also served as Senior Communication Advisor to the Board at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Early in her career, worked in various roles, in both public and private sectors with particular focus on financial services, workforce, and trade.
Ms. Lewis earned her BA in mass media communication and public relations from Michigan State University. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.
Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis
Deputy Director, Communications
Office of Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis the Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Engagement.
In this role, she is responsible for PCAOB’s external communications functions. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Ms. Lewis was a Senior Vice President at Edelman and Edelman Smithfield, the world’s largest and leading public relations firm, where she advised financial institutions and corporate clients on strategic communications and reputation management. Prior to Edelman, she served as Communication Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She also served as Senior Communication Advisor to the Board at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Early in her career, worked in various roles, in both public and private sectors with particular focus on financial services, workforce, and trade.
Ms. Lewis earned her BA in mass media communication and public relations from Michigan State University. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.
Economic and Risk Analysis
Ashley Lewis
Deputy Director, Communications
Office of Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis the Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Engagement.
In this role, she is responsible for PCAOB’s external communications functions. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Ms. Lewis was a Senior Vice President at Edelman and Edelman Smithfield, the world’s largest and leading public relations firm, where she advised financial institutions and corporate clients on strategic communications and reputation management. Prior to Edelman, she served as Communication Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She also served as Senior Communication Advisor to the Board at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Early in her career, worked in various roles, in both public and private sectors with particular focus on financial services, workforce, and trade.
Ms. Lewis earned her BA in mass media communication and public relations from Michigan State University. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.
Enterprise Risk Management
Ashley Lewis
Deputy Director, Communications
Office of Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis the Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Engagement.
In this role, she is responsible for PCAOB’s external communications functions. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Ms. Lewis was a Senior Vice President at Edelman and Edelman Smithfield, the world’s largest and leading public relations firm, where she advised financial institutions and corporate clients on strategic communications and reputation management. Prior to Edelman, she served as Communication Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She also served as Senior Communication Advisor to the Board at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Early in her career, worked in various roles, in both public and private sectors with particular focus on financial services, workforce, and trade.
Ms. Lewis earned her BA in mass media communication and public relations from Michigan State University. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.
General Counsel
Ashley Lewis
Deputy Director, Communications
Office of Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis the Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Engagement.
In this role, she is responsible for PCAOB’s external communications functions. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Ms. Lewis was a Senior Vice President at Edelman and Edelman Smithfield, the world’s largest and leading public relations firm, where she advised financial institutions and corporate clients on strategic communications and reputation management. Prior to Edelman, she served as Communication Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She also served as Senior Communication Advisor to the Board at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Early in her career, worked in various roles, in both public and private sectors with particular focus on financial services, workforce, and trade.
Ms. Lewis earned her BA in mass media communication and public relations from Michigan State University. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.
Internal Oversight and Performance Assurance
Ashley Lewis
Deputy Director, Communications
Office of Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis the Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Engagement.
In this role, she is responsible for PCAOB’s external communications functions. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Ms. Lewis was a Senior Vice President at Edelman and Edelman Smithfield, the world’s largest and leading public relations firm, where she advised financial institutions and corporate clients on strategic communications and reputation management. Prior to Edelman, she served as Communication Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She also served as Senior Communication Advisor to the Board at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Early in her career, worked in various roles, in both public and private sectors with particular focus on financial services, workforce, and trade.
Ms. Lewis earned her BA in mass media communication and public relations from Michigan State University. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.
International Affairs
Ashley Lewis
Deputy Director, Communications
Office of Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis the Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Engagement.
In this role, she is responsible for PCAOB’s external communications functions. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Ms. Lewis was a Senior Vice President at Edelman and Edelman Smithfield, the world’s largest and leading public relations firm, where she advised financial institutions and corporate clients on strategic communications and reputation management. Prior to Edelman, she served as Communication Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She also served as Senior Communication Advisor to the Board at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Early in her career, worked in various roles, in both public and private sectors with particular focus on financial services, workforce, and trade.
Ms. Lewis earned her BA in mass media communication and public relations from Michigan State University. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.
Investor Advocate
Ashley Lewis
Deputy Director, Communications
Office of Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis the Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Engagement.
In this role, she is responsible for PCAOB’s external communications functions. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Ms. Lewis was a Senior Vice President at Edelman and Edelman Smithfield, the world’s largest and leading public relations firm, where she advised financial institutions and corporate clients on strategic communications and reputation management. Prior to Edelman, she served as Communication Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She also served as Senior Communication Advisor to the Board at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Early in her career, worked in various roles, in both public and private sectors with particular focus on financial services, workforce, and trade.
Ms. Lewis earned her BA in mass media communication and public relations from Michigan State University. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.
Secretary
Ashley Lewis
Deputy Director, Communications
Office of Communications and Engagement
Ashley Lewis the Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Engagement.
In this role, she is responsible for PCAOB’s external communications functions. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Ms. Lewis was a Senior Vice President at Edelman and Edelman Smithfield, the world’s largest and leading public relations firm, where she advised financial institutions and corporate clients on strategic communications and reputation management. Prior to Edelman, she served as Communication Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She also served as Senior Communication Advisor to the Board at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Early in her career, worked in various roles, in both public and private sectors with particular focus on financial services, workforce, and trade.
Ms. Lewis earned her BA in mass media communication and public relations from Michigan State University. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.