I speak on why, and what actually works.
I bring 6+ years of enterprise data and automation leadership to every session, grounded in real examples from construction, operations, and mid-market organizations. My sessions emphasize practical frameworks, not theory.
Available in English and Spanish.
50–300 attendees, conference or internal event.
Full prep, professional deck, Q&A, materials.
Premier events and executive forums, all-conference audience.
Travel coordination, AV support, full prep.
Leadership teams and organizational training.
Customized content, interactive exercises, follow-up resources. Half-day (4 hrs) or full-day (8 hrs).
All fees include prep, materials, and delivery. Travel, lodging, meals, and ground transportation covered by the organization. Available in English & Español.
Book a speaking consultation →Each session runs 45–60 minutes. Scan for the problem your audience is facing.
Why technically sound programs fail, and it's not what you think. The ADKAR framework for designing adoption into any program from day one.
Why your dashboards exist but aren't used, and how to design systems people actually trust and sustain.
A 5-pillar framework for scaling AI responsibly across organizations, and how governance enables, rather than restricts, adoption.
A practical framework for governing AI: tool approval, usage standards, data handling, prompt documentation, and output validation.
A 4-step process for identifying and delivering measurable ROI through data and automation, with real examples from equipment, safety, HR, and operations, replicable for mid-market organizations.
How tool sprawl undermines reporting reliability, and practical approaches to simplifying without large-scale platform overhauls.
Why fragmentation across systems erodes trust, and architectural patterns for designing reporting environments leadership can rely on.
Why security programs are technically sound but struggle at adoption, and how to design security systems leadership trusts and teams actively use.
Language and frameworks for translating technical complexity into business relevance, closing a major barrier between teams and leadership.
Work with Ashley to develop a session tailored to your organization's challenges or industry.
"One of the most important sessions I've attended. The perspective will directly shape how I move forward with technology and workflow decisions."
Justin M
"Your advice felt practical, and I plan to apply it moving forward."
Bianca R
"Your message about making data make sense for people, not just systems, really resonated. That's where the real impact happens."
Karan P
Selected for two sessions: AI Governance in Civil Construction + Over $1M ROI.
Two sessions on enterprise AI and data systems: an interactive discussion plus a 75-minute deep dive on designing systems leadership trusts.
Other 2026 engagements being finalized, reach out to discuss →
A 30-minute call to discuss fit, format, topic, and audience.
Book free consultation →Reach out with your event details, dates, and audience.
Develop a session tailored to your specific organization or industry challenge.
Discuss custom topics →I'm committed to mentoring emerging leaders and contributing to industry conversations on systems thinking and organizational change.
Transportation & Construction GIRL Interview (2023), mentorship on career paths, building in non-traditional roles, and embracing change for growth.
Start with a free 30-minute consultation to discuss fit, format, and topic.
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