Ashley Flores

Global Challenge: UN GOAL #10: Reduced Inequalities

Embracing my role as a GLASS student, I believe that by sharing the knowledge I am acquiring, I can contribute to reducing inequalities within our community. Education is the key to empowering individuals and fostering social inclusion."

Bio:

Ashley majored in Business and Technology Management at New York University Tandon School of Engineering. She has lived in Queens, New York her whole life(known as the most diverse borough in NY!). Being able to grow up in a dynamic borough has exposed her to so many cultures and perspectives, fostering a deep appreciation for diversity.

As a dedicated member of the Opportunities Program and GLASS Program at NYU, she has had the privilege of shaping my educational journey exposing me to many global perspectives. She is committed to contributing to the UN sustainability goal #5: Gender Equality. She has had the opportunity to learn and witness this issue first hand. From understanding how countries combat this issue such as a nonprofit organization called Teras Hijau Project empowers women through small business initiatives and learning about how to create a circular economy.

To learn about Humanitarian engineering in France and how humanitarian aid is essential to help people in refugee camps. These experiences have allowed me to gain the perspectives of being globally competent and aware of the issues that happen. Ultimately, she hope to use my skills and knowledge to learn more about these global issues and be able to contribute in the enhancement of empowerment for targeted groups