Ashley Hamic

Ashley Hamic is a strategic business operations leader with nearly two decades of experience at Cisco, where she has driven innovation, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. With expertise spanning program management, product development, compliance, and change management, Ashley is known for her ability to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions. Her approach combines emotional intelligence with strategic execution, allowing her to build cohesive, high-performing teams and deliver lasting business impact. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration–Accounting from California State University, Sacramento, and recently earned her MBA from the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business.

In addition to her corporate career, Ashley is the founder of Wish Wear Accessories, a company dedicated to designing adaptive clothing and accessories for children with disabilities, particularly those with the rare genetic condition CTNNB1. Motivated by her experience as a rare disease mom, she leverages her expertise in operations and product strategy to create accessible, thoughtfully designed solutions for families. She is also a dedicated volunteer and advocate, supporting CTNNB1 Connect & Cure and participating in initiatives that promote inclusion and diversity for children with disabilities in her community.

Ashley’s leadership extends beyond business operations into community engagement and innovation in the rare disease space. She has successfully managed complex programs and events for organizations such as Once Upon a Gene and Canary Advisors, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution while driving measurable impact. Passionate about creating meaningful change, Ashley also balances her professional commitments with family life, quilting with friends in her Feed Dawgs club, and fostering connections within the PEAK parent group. Her career reflects a unique blend of strategic vision, operational rigor, and heartfelt advocacy for those she serves.

• University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business - MBA

• CTNNB1 Connect & Cure