Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Ashley Woodburn
Woodburn, Ashley
Program Manager
Ashley Woodburn is Program Manager at Aspiring Youth Academy, where she leads initiatives that empower Title I youth through entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and leadership. With over a decade in youth development and community engagement, Ashley partners with ASU’s E+I Institute to deliver innovative, hands-on learning opportunities for teens and educators.
Sessions:
[5823] Mission: Innovation—Engaging Youth Through the AYA Hub
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
High school students don’t just dream about change, they can build it. The AYA Innovation Hub, created in partnership with Arizona State University’s J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, guides students from identifying real-world challenges to designing businesses or nonprofits that address them. In this 90-minute session, educators will explore how the curriculum blends entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and innovation through hands-on missions that bring learning to life. Students practice problem-solving, collaboration, and pitching, strengthening college and career readiness. Presenters will share classroom and camp stories highlighting student growth in confidence and resilience. Participants will leave with practical strategies, resources, and dedicated planning time to support classroom implementation.
