Ashley Smith

College of Business Ambassador

Connect students to leadership and opportunities, facilitating open communication and fostering a collaborative environment.
Represent the College of Business at key events, serving as the voice of the student body and embodying the college’s vision and mission.
Advise on areas of improvement and opportunity, guiding the college in enhancing student engagement and overall experience.

Attended weekly competition preparation meetings, which included role-play practice and reviewing past national competition submissions.
Collaborated closely with a teammate where we brainstormed, developed, and presented our solution to a judge for a given case study within a short time frame.
Achieved 1st place in International Marketing at the Florida Career Development Conference (FLCDC).

Collaborated with UCF business and engineering students in the 4th Annual HSI Battle of the Brains hosted by KPMG, where we had 24 hours to develop a solution addressing business challenges using current and future technology trends.
Delivered an AI-driven solution focusing on helping underrepresented communities access specialized mental health services.
Secured 3rd place out of competing teams from Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the country, sharing insights with leaders from KPMG, Dell, eBay, and Home Depot.