Ashley Luchinski

Ashley Luchinski serves as Assistant Professor and Chair of Writing and Humanities at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD), where she has taught Writing and Humanities courses since 2015 after working with college students in various capacities since 2011. Her teaching includes Writing 120: Processes of Inquiry for first-year students and upper-level fiction writing classes.

Her educational background features:

• Bachelor's degree in English with Creative Writing emphasis from University of Wisconsin-Madison
• MFA in Creative Writing from Syracuse University

Luchinski's research and creative work centers on Creative Writing with specialized focus on Fiction, Literary Realism, and multi-generational narrative structures. Her current novel-in-progress—a realist work set in southern Wisconsin—exemplifies her dedication to exploring regional identity and intergenerational storytelling within contemporary American literature.

Her notable recognition includes:

• Runner-up for the Joyce Carol Oates award in fiction during her MFA studies

She actively mentors art and design students across all levels, integrating writing pedagogy with creative practice through foundational and advanced courses. While specific grant history isn't documented in the source text, her departmental leadership role indicates significant administrative responsibility alongside her teaching duties.