Ashley Miller

My name is Ashley Miller, and I’m from Dayton. I attended Sinclair from 2015 until I graduated in spring 2018 with a degree in Business Administration. A fun fact my graduation cap was actually featured on Good Morning America.

My career path was inspired by my love for numbers and data and the way that Sinclair helped me to get here is that Sinclair played an integral role in my journey, especially since I participated in the Sinclair to UD program. I’m not sure if that program still exists, but it’s the pathway that led me to the University of Dayton, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in finance. That experience ultimately opened the door for me to step into my current role in Finance at CareSource.

The impact Sinclair had on my life, both inside and outside the classroom, shows up in my willingness and confidence to step outside of my comfort zone, network, and meet new people. When I decided to return to school, I took all of my courses online, right up until my final semester at Sinclair, when I was required to take Public Speaking on campus.

If I had been given the option, I would have taken that class online too, because that was all I knew. But that in-person class at Sinclair changed everything for me.

My definition of success has changed tremendously over the years. In the beginning, success simply meant “making it.” It meant graduating college starting with Sinclair and getting a good job. And while that is still true, my understanding has expanded.

Today, success isn’t just about earning degrees or securing a strong career. Success is continually learning from the lesson’s life gives you. It’s taking your previous achievements and using them as new floors to reach even higher ceilings. Success is growth. It’s stretching yourself. It’s exceeding your own expectations for your life.

One piece of advice I would give a current Sinclair student is this: network and then network some more. Over the years, I’ve learned that opportunities aren’t always just about what you know often, they’re also about who you know.

I’m the same person I was before I began intentionally networking same wit, same intelligence, same personality but the doors that have opened for me because I stepped outside of my comfort zone and connected with people. That willingness to meet others, build relationships, and stay visible has made all the difference in my journey.