Ashley C. Williams
Biography
Position:
I serve as the Senior Business Manager for TRIO Upward Bound Programs and
Educational Opportunity Center. I provide fiscal and administrative support in managing four
TRIO grants.
Experience:
In my previous role, I served as the Finance Controller at the YWCA of Canton, Ohio. In this
role, I was responsible for developing and monitoring the annual budget compromised of state,
city and federal grants. Additionally, I coordinated human resources, accounts payable, and
payroll functions.
Prior to my role at the YWCA, I worked for eight years in various positions at ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ
University within Upward Bound, the Student Multicultural Center, and the Division of
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Favorite place on the Kent campus:
My favorite place on campus is all the locations outside with picnic tables. It allows me to enjoy
the weather in the spring and summer months, while connecting with staff and students as they
pass by.
Best advice for students:
My advice to students is to seek opportunities to step outside your comfort zone. Growth can
only occur when you stretch yourself.
Fun Fact:
I am a proud alum of the ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ Math Science Upward Bound Program. It is an
honor to work for a program that played an integral role in my success!