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    Ashley C. Williams

    Upward Bound
    Senior Business Manager – TRIO Upward Bound & Educational Opportunity Centers
    Campus:
    Kent
    Contact Information
    Email:
    awill364@kent.edu
    Phone:
    (330) 672-8683

    Biography

    Ashley has over 13 years of experience in higher education at Kent State University, where she has supported student success, managed university and grant funded budgets and optimized operations. As a proud alumna of the Kent State University Upward Bound Math Science program, she is honored to give back to a program that played a pivotal role in her own academic and personal success.

    Position

    As the Senior Business Manager, Ashley oversees the financial and budgetary operations of multiple federal grants, including TRIO Upward Bound Classic, TRIO Upward Bound Health Professions, TRIO Upward Bound Math Science, TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers, and the Prison Reentry Program. She ensures all fiscal activities comply with federal regulations and Kent State University policies.

    Experience

    Prior to serving as the Senior Business Manager, Ashley held several roles within the institution, focusing on diversity training, student retention, fostering a sense of belonging for underrepresented and underserved students, as well as budget and operations oversight. Ashley’s experience extends to local nonprofits, where she managed state, city, and federal grant-funded budgets, developed financial procedures, and oversaw key functions such as human resources, accounts payable, and payroll, to ensure operational efficiency.

    Direct Reports

    Juliette Streeter - Administrative Assistant

    Education

    B.S., Human Development and Family Studies, Kent State University
    M.A., Family Studies, Kent State University

    Awards/Achievements

    • 2013 Outstanding Graduate Student Award
    • 2019 Kent State University Mothers, Mentors and Muses Award Recipient
    University Outreach and Engagement

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    Kent, OH 44242

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