Ashley is the strategist leaders call when it’s time to think differently - and lead with precision. A nationally recognized chess innovator, entrepreneur, and civic disruptor, Ashley is a leading expert in strategic decision-making, systems thinking, and intergenerational power-building. She’s transforming chess from a game into a global framework for agency, equity, and leadership - one bold move at a time. Ashley is the Founder, President & CEO of Queens Gambit, a national nonprofit using chess to equip 2,000+ youth annually with critical thinking, confidence, and leadership skills. She is also the Founder & CEO of Queenside Ventures, a consulting and media firm that helps executives, athletes, and mission-driven brands achieve strategic clarity, decision architecture, and p...