Turn Your Network into Your Superpower with Ashley Farley
The right connections can open doors you didn’t even know existed, but only if you know how to use them. In this lightning talk, Ashley Farley shares how to identify, nurture, and leverage relationships that align with your career goals. You’ll learn practical ways to turn casual contacts into career champions and create opportunities that move you closer to the role, impact, and future you want.
👉 Watch the full replay below and gain actionable insights to leverage authentic relationships and accelerate your career.
This replay is from the live AdaMarie Career Navigation Summit, held on September 18, 2025.
Ashley Farley
Ashley Farley is the Senior Officer of Knowledge & Research Services at the Gates Foundation. In this capacity she leads the foundation’s Open Access Policy’s implementation and associated initiatives. This includes leading the work of Gates Open Research, a transparent and revolutionary publishing platform. Much of her work advocates for knowledge to be a global good.
Ashley completed her Masters in Library and Information Sciences through the University of Washington’s Information School. She has a deep passion for open access, believing that freely accessible knowledge has the power to improve and save lives.
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