Ash Lange

Ashton Lange (she/they) is a proud Appalachian from Somerset, KY, is the eldest daughter in her family and studied public health at the University of Louisville (U of L). Her journey in sustainability and food waste diversion work has been ongoing for years. Lange has been a gardener in both rural and urban settings, and her time at U of L was partly characterized by her work in rerouting food surplus from campus dining and U of L’s community garden to campus food cupboard.

As Development Director of Change Today, Change Tomorrow, a grassroots nonprofit in Louisville’s West End focused on food justice, public health, she works to support efforts that not only meet a basic need but also mitigate local greenhouse gas emissions.