Academic Programs Specialist, International Institute
She/Her/Hers
ashleyps@umich.edu
Office Information:
311 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109
International Institute;
II Academic Services;
II Staff
Education/Degree:
BA, International Studies & Spanish, University of Michigan, 2026
About
Ashley Smith is an Academic Program Specialist at the University of Michigan's International Institute, where she supports student-facing programming, academic initiatives, and outreach for the Institute's undergraduate and graduate programs. She recently graduated from the University of Michigan with degrees in International Studies and Spanish. Before joining the International Institute, Ashley conducted research on Indigenous rights through UROP, worked with the Donia Human Rights Center, interned with the U.S. Senate and the Canadian Parliament, and participated in international programs in Chile, Spain, and France. She is passionate about international education, student engagement, and Latin American political economy, she also enjoys helping students build meaningful global experiences.
