Prior to joining VALE, Ashley concentrated her practice on corporate transactional and securities matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, commercial lending transactions and restructuring. Ashley also served as outside counsel to diversified holding companies and advised start-up companies in various industries. Ashley graduated from University of Notre Dame with a B.A., cum laude, in Psychology and Chinese and received her J.D. from Columbia Law School.

Robert is a seasoned senior-level IT executive with over 30 years of experience leading technology initiatives across security, infrastructure, and digital strategy. He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from Franklin Pierce University, where he also serves as a graduate-level adjunct professor. Robert brings a strategic and hands-on approach to driving innovation and operational excellence in complex, regulated environments.

Nikitah was previously a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch where she leveraged her expertise to analyze clients’ financial situations, identify their needs, and formulate tailored solutions to help them achieve their financial goals. Her ability to communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner helped clients make well-informed decisions about their finances. Nikitah received a BA in Economics and Actuarial Mathematics from Rutgers University.