WASHINGTON – Howard University alumna Ashley McFarlin Buie (B.A. ’03) has been appointed as vice president of development at WE tv. As a graduate of the Cathy Hughes School of Communications (CHSOC), Buie gives credit to the influence and mentorship by faculty of the media, journalism and film program for helping her achieve her career goals.

“From the first moment I stepped foot on Howard’s campus, I was emboldened to pursue excellence in all that I did and to honor the legacy of bold, influential African Americans who graduated before me,” said Buie.

After receiving her degree in radio, television and film, Buie began her career as a production assistant at CNN. Additionally, she grew in her career through the company she founded, Bird’s Eye Entertainment, Inc.

“As I navigated my way through the television industry, I used every nugget of wisdom from my professors and Howard family to propel me forward.”

According to the WE tv press release, Buie will oversee new and developing projects for WE tv and will serve as executive producer on some of their popular series. Previously, she has worked on a variety of shows with various television networks, including Bravo, Discovery, OWN, Oxygen, CNN, MTV, The Travel Channel, and VH1. She’s helped produce popular series such as, “Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Potomac” (season one), “The First Family of Hip Hop,” and “Southern Charm New Orleans” (season one). She also produced VH1’s Love and Hip-Hop spin-off series, “Meet The Mackies,” as well as VH1’s hit, “Girls Cruise,” starring Lil’ Kim, Chilli, and Mya

“AMC Networks, and specifically WE tv, is winning right now. During a time when television programming is experiencing major shifts in the digital and streaming space, cable television is a tricky place to be,” said Buie. “Content is king now and having the opportunity to work at a network where the content is rising above its competition is exciting.  I’m happy to be here and in a position to build upon what’s already working.”

Buie has also served as an adjunct professor at Montclair State University, a guest lecturer at Yale and Clark Atlanta Universities; and as co-director of a non-profit teen empowerment organization based in Harlem: The Power of You Teens, Inc. She also published a book of daily devotionals, “The Truth: Wrapped In Love.”

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(Headshot courtesy of WE tv/Ashley McFarlin Buie)

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