Ashley Dalton Forsyth, EdD, is Executive Manager of PMIEF. Prior to this role, she served for 7 years as an Academic Programs Specialist at PMI, helping to connect college and university students with PMI through membership, certification, and the academic sponsored research grant program. Prior to PMI, Ashley spent more than 10 years working in higher education, specifically student affairs; most recently as Dean of Students at a private college in Philadelphia. She holds a doctorate in Higher Education, specializing in curriculum development, an MA in Organizational Leadership, and a BA in English Literature. Ashley lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband, 6-month-old son, and elderly cat.