A journey that doesn’t stop!
In this episode of The Education Road, we sit down with Ash, Director of Event Marketing at VulnCheck, whose journey from English and linguistics major to cybersecurity marketing leader is full of unexpected turns and inspiring lessons.
Ash shares how her parents, breaking the cultural stereotype, encouraged her to follow her passions rather than a traditional pre-med path. That decision led her to major in English and linguistics at Wayne State University, where a professor spotted her talent and invited her to become an undergraduate writing tutor. From there, her love of writing and editing evolved into a lifelong exploration of how words connect people, ideas, and organizations.
Her early work at Domino’s taught her to write with clarity and purpose for different audiences, while her move to Duo Security immersed her in cybersecurity and showed her how a values-driven culture and transparent leadership can define a company’s success.
Ash talks about the art of editing, the nuances of business writing, and how communication sits at the heart of every strong organization. She reflects on her time teaching business communication at Wayne State as an adjunct lecturer, her belief in empowering students with real-world skills, and her philosophy that “good writers are good editors.”
If you’ve ever wondered how a background in literature can lead to a leadership role in tech, or how communication truly powers culture and innovation, Ash’s story will leave you inspired!