Ashly Cargle-Thompson is the Chief of Business Strategy and Philanthropic Development at Advise Sports & Entertainment, where she helps athletes and entertainers navigate career transitions and build sustainable legacies. She also serves as an executive leader for the AJ Terrell Jr. Foundation, overseeing strategies to support under-resourced youth and families in Atlanta. Previously, Ashly spent eight years at Emory University managing scholarship endowments and advancing equitable financial aid strategies. A former collegiate basketball and track athlete at Lawrence University, she also enjoyed a professional basketball stint in Perth, Australia, blending athletic and professional experiences to drive meaningful impact.