Lynx Hire Ashley Carlson as Public Relations Manager

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL � The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has hired Ashley Carlson as the Public Relations Manager.

Carlson, who served as the public relations associate during the team�s memorable 2013 championship season, will manage the team's day-to-day public relations efforts, including handling all local and national media requests for players, coaches and front office personnel. Prior to joining the Lynx, she worked as an associate for the Minnesota Timberwolves public relations department during the 2012-13 season.

Carlson, a native of Woodbury, Minn., has also previously worked with the University of Iowa Athletic Communications Department as an undergraduate assistant for three years. During her time with the Hawkeyes she served as the primary media contact for the men�s and women�s swimming and diving team and the women�s rowing team, including planning and coordinating all media duties for the 2012 Men�s and Women�s Swimming and Diving Big Ten Championships.

Carlson graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communications and sports studies. She currently resides in Burnsville, Minnesota.

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