A-Peace Founder and CEO

Ayesha M. Hudson is an asset manager & real estate developer focused on providing sustainable, resident-centered living experiences. She is a native Washingtonian & graduate of Joel Elias Spingarn High School where she was initially exposed to public service. Ayesha began her 24-year career with the District’s Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department & later retired from the Prince George’s County Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department (PGFD) in May 2021. During her tenure with PGFD, Ayesha served as Director of the Equal Employment Opportunity Office where she established a Mediation Program as the Department's first-line tool in alternative dispute resolution for its 1200+ membership body. Ayesha continues her work as a conflict management trainer, executive coach & remains connected to the mediation community. 

As Founder & CEO of A-Peace, LLC, Ayesha has purposefully grown the company’s rental portfolio over the past 2 decades. The ultimate mission is to reinforce stewardship of one's own community which then lends itself to empowerment, ownership & whole wellness. 

Ayesha established the company’s first on-site urban farm program in October 2022 in honor of her late mother, Lanette ("Nettie") Burkley. Nettie Farm actively contributes to community supported agriculture (CSA) through its partnerships with local non-profits & high schools. Ayesha completed the ECO City Farm’s Beginning Farmer Training Program in October 2023 & enjoys home gardening as well. 

Ayesha earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Maryland, College Park’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, as well as certifications in EEO Investigations, mediation & LEED Green Associate. She actively serves on various boards & committees while volunteering at public schools. Ayesha welcomes a good chess match, traveling by plane or her road bike & is joyfully married with children.