Ashley Teague ‘23 is a business administration and peace, war and defense double major from Asheville, North Carolina. Her professional interests include consulting, global strategy and diplomacy. After college, Ashley is interested in pursuing a joint MBA and International Relations program or a joint J.D./MBA degree.  Ashley joined the Kenan Scholars program because of her intrinsic need to create a safer world and the Kenan Institute’s commitment to creating a private sector that promotes the public good.

In addition to being a Kenan Scholar, Ashley is also a Buckley Public Service Scholar, a community governor for the UNC Residential Hall Association, a member of the Make-A-Wish Club, a former U.S. Senate page, and a logistical advisor to a nonprofit in South Sudan. Ashley‘s hobbies include cooking, swimming, traveling and reading.