Ashlyn was raised in Colfax and attended NDSCS earning an Assosciate of Animal Science degree and NDSU earning a Bachelors of Science in Veterinary Technology. She has two horses, Flash and Tango, and 2 dogs, Ruger Roo and Moose.

When asked why she chose to join the veterinary profession Ashlyn said "I chose this career because every day in veterinary medicine brings with it something new and the opportunity to continue learning."