Ashlee Clark Thompson

Ashlee Clark Thompson is the Culture Editor at Louisville Public Media. Her career has included work as a newspaper journalist, communications analyst, and oven reviewer. She received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Spalding University. Clark Thompson is the author of the book Louisville Diners (History Press, 2015) and is one of the hosts of The Moth StorySlam storytelling competition in Louisville. She's also the president of the board of Louisville Literary Arts, a nonprofit that creates vibrant spaces where writers and readers in the Louisville area can learn, grow, and connect. When she's procrastinating, Clark Thompson enjoys embroidery, baking, and re-watching episodes of Golden Girls.