Ashleigh Axios is an international speaker, strategic creative, and an advocate for design’s ability to break barriers and create positive social change. As Design Exponent at Automattic, Ashleigh advocates for the value of design, demonstrates skill, and raises the value of design at the company. Ashleigh worked as Creative Director, Digital Strategist for the Obama Whitehouse and served as president of the AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts).