Ashley Wain
About Ashley Wain
Ashley Wain is a Senior Program Manager at Carta, specializing in the intersection of fintech and startup sectors. With a robust background in technology and finance within the public energy industry, Wain has held various roles at Carta and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and holds degrees from Stanford University and The George Washington University.
Work at Carta
Ashley Wain has been serving as a Senior Program Manager at Carta since 2021. In this role, she focuses on managing programs that intersect with fintech and startup sectors. Prior to her current position, she worked at Carta as a Valuations Operations professional from 2020 to 2021 and as a Valuation Associate from 2019 to 2021. Her experience at Carta spans over three years, contributing to her expertise in program management within the financial technology landscape.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Wain holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business, where she studied from 2019 to 2022. She also possesses a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from The George Washington University, completed in 2015. Additionally, she earned a Professional Certificate in Engineering/Industrial Management from Stanford University in 2016. Her educational background supports her dual expertise in technology and finance, particularly in the public energy industry.
Background in Public Energy Industry
Ashley Wain has a robust background in the public energy industry, having worked at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in various roles. She served as an IT Engineer for Business Technology Energy Supply from 2015 to 2016, followed by her role as an IT Business Analyst, Endur from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as a Business Finance Analyst at PG&E from 2018 to 2019. Her experiences in these positions provided her with insights into the technological and financial aspects of the energy sector.
Previous Work Experience
Before her tenure at Carta and PG&E, Ashley Wain gained valuable experience through internships. She interned at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2012, at Northwestern Mutual in 2013, and at CampaignGrid, LLC in the same year. These roles contributed to her foundational knowledge in financial services and compliance. Her early career experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions in the energy and fintech sectors.
Personal Interests
In her free time, Ashley Wain enjoys outdoor activities. This interest reflects her appreciation for nature and physical activity, providing a balance to her professional life in program management and the public energy industry.