Bio

Ashley Coffey is an emerging technologies subject matter expert with over a decade of experience in the technology industry, including roles in both the public, private and non-profit sectors, and is recognized by the Journal Record in the 2022 Powerlist of Innovative Women in Oklahoma. Ashley interweaves her lived experience & diverse background across industries to advance equity, inclusion & accessibility in society. Ashley is a TEDx speaker and has presented professionally on emerging technologies nationwide, including Harvard and SXSW-EDU. She currently serves on the Advisory Board of the local non-profit Oklahoma Women in Technology. In addition, she volunteers as a mentor in the OKC community for young women pursuing careers in technology. Previously, Ashley has held roles as an Emerging Technologies Librarian at the University of Oklahoma, Director of Technology at a local XR startup & Creative at Apple. She's also a strong mental health advocate and openly shares her journey as a neurodivergent professional in hopes that it will help destigmatize how society talks about mental health.