Ashley Carter is a higher education leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning higher education, K–12 education, nonprofit leadership, and consulting. She is passionate about developing people, scaling programs, and building collaborative partnerships that translate strategy into meaningful outcomes. Throughout her career, Ashley has championed student success, retention, and equitable access to opportunity while bringing a business-minded, data-informed approach to programs and operations. A California Bay Area native and member of a family of educators, she is committed to creating environments where people can learn, grow, and thrive.