Ashley O'Connor is Mike McCready's successful wife, who has joined him in fundraisers. She is accomplished in the legal field and is a member of several organizations.
Mike McCready is a guitarist and musician known for being with the Pearl Jam band. He is married to Ashley O'Connor, who leads a private life and tends to keep a low profile. However, she has made some public appearances with her famous husband.
Ashley O'Connor supported her husband at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, the 32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, and the MusiCares Concert for Recovery in 2018.
Mike McCready and Ashley O'Connor at the MusiCares Concert for Recovery benefit at The Showbox on May 10, 2018, in Seattle, Washington. | Source: Getty Images
Mike McCready's Wife, Ashley O'Connor, Is a Star in Her Own Right
While her husband is making waves in the music industry, O'Connor is successful in her professional career. She holds a business degree from California State University, a master's degree in political science from the University of Illinois, and a law degree from Seattle University.
She has been a board and campaign committee member of Advocacy for Patients, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Team Gleason, Treehouse, Path with Art, and Youthcare. She is also on the board of WashIP, serves as the AELG board secretary, and is a clerk with the Court of Appeals, Division One for Judge Leonard Feldman.
In 2019, she accepted the Community Partner Award on behalf of the Vitalogy Foundation at the annual Treehouse "Champions for Foster Kids" Luncheon. Over ten years ago, she had connected the two organizations.
Ashley O'Connor Advocated for Same-Sex Marriage
In 2012, O'Connor advocated for passing Washington State's Ref 74, which allowed same-sex marriage, provided exceptions and immunity for some religious institutions, and registered domestic same-sex partnerships as civil marriages.
A photo of her with her husband voting for its approval was posted online. In the snippet, McCready held up a sign agreeing to Ref 74's passing while his wife smiled beside him.
Ashley O'Connor Joins Fundraisers with Her Husband
Besides her professional work, O'Connor joins fundraisers with McCready. In 2019, the couple became honorary chairs for the Splash! Gala, after being supporters of the Seattle Aquarium. The couple said:
"The ocean isn't just a place of awe and beauty; it's the source of all life on Earth and where we all came from... Now, more than ever, we need to be present and aware of how our choices impact the ocean's health and, ultimately, our own."
The Seattle Aquarium's Gala was a successful event that seated 600 attendees. The event also raised more than $1 million to support their projects, mainly as they aim to inspire marine environment conservation.
O'Connor and McCready are also co-chairs for the New Home board, spearheading a fundraiser for radio station KEXP. The goal was to reach the $15 million needed to build a new Seattle Center home. McCready wanted to do a benefit show to help, and Pike Place Market in Seattle seemed like the best option.
When not doing charitable work and working, O'Connor is a loving mother to three children. Although little is known about her kids, she and her husband sometimes involve them in their advocacies. She also once commissioned artist Kate Neckel to paint an abstract family portrait for them.
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