Ashley M. Scott

Ashley M. Scott is a data and artificial intelligence strategist, speaker, and entrepreneur whose career spans technology, public health, and social impact. Scott is the founder of the global education platform Data Girl Ash, and leads AI portfolio and product strategy within a Fortune 50 company, focusing on digital transformation for a major consumer brand. With a background in business analytics and continuous quality improvement, Scott has led initiatives across sectors including nonprofits and large corporations.

A first-generation college graduate, Scott began her career in healthcare and public health, emphasizing the human aspect of innovation. Before transitioning to data analytics, she co-led project management for an American medical tourism facility in Tanzania, East Africa. Scott holds an MBA from Mercy University, a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from University at Albany (SUNY), and a Women's Entrepreneurship certificate from Cornell University.

Her company, Data Girl Ash, is a professional training and coaching organization that helps clients transition into data and technology careers. At Data Girl Ash, Scott develops educational resources and provides individualized career coaching and mentorship, supporting career pivots into the technology sector. The organization has built a network of more than 5,000 data professionals, using platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share resources and foster continuous learning. Data Girl Ash also supports women-minority-owned businesses and funds the Data Girl Scholarship.

To encourage careers in data analytics, Scott created the #DataGirl social media campaign, which has received international recognition. She participates in global campaigns promoting career transitions and STEM education, collaborating with organizations including Olay, Grow with Google, and TED Women presented by TEDx DeerPark Women. Scott has served as a keynote speaker at conferences and events such as FEM STEM Bahamas, IBM Developer, and Google.

Scott's work has been recognized with honors including NYC 40 Under 40, Westchester NY Wunderkinds, and the President's Volunteer Service Award. She is also a Forbes Under 30 Scholar. Through storytelling, technical strategy, and practical experience, Scott supports organizations in navigating change in the evolving fields of data and artificial intelligence.