CO-FOUNDER

Ashley Hughes is an Engineering Program Manager at Google with 18 years of experience in the tech industry, she understands the key drivers of successful projects, processes, and programs. Ashley believes that effective communication of the "what, when, how, and how often to the right stakeholders is more crucial than simply focusing on scope, budget, and schedule.

Leveraging her technical background, Ashley has managed a diverse range of strategic
company projects, including application development, IT security programs,
software/hardware development, and e-commerce initiatives at Fortune corporations
such as Google, Target, Academy Sports & Outdoors, and The Home Depot.

In addition to her extensive project management and IT experience, Ashley is one of the 
cofounders of Tech for the Culture, a thriving tech community for Black professionals that
hosts panels, networkings, and speaker series on important topics in tech. She is also
passionate about giving back to the community and has participated in several events
such as Target's Reading Buddy Program, Target's Extreme Library Makeover,
Lemonade Day for kid entrepreneurs, and facilitating workshops at local universities like Rice University.

CO-FOUNDER/DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

Reggie Davis is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with over 8 years of experience in tech, specializing in incident management, production readiness, and service management. He’s led critical on-call rotations, improved system resilience at scale, and helped teams adopt best practices for high-availability services. Outside of engineering, Reggie co-founded Tech for the Culture 7 years ago—a growing community dedicated to uplifting and connecting Black professionals in tech through events, mentorship, and media.

BOARD MEMBER

I'm a Software Engineer based in Missouri City, Texas, passionate about building elegant, accessible user experiences. Currently, I work on a high-impact React Native product team at SmartRent, where I lead accessibility efforts to ensure our mobile apps are inclusive for all users. Over the past few years, I've progressed from junior developer to leading contributor, gaining deep experience in React, TypeScript, and modern design systems. I’ve also helped shape the company’s internal UI library and contributed to reusable components adopted across multiple teams. Outside of work, I serve as a board member for Tech for the Culture, a nonprofit working to grow the largest Black tech hub in Texas. I’m deeply invested in creating pathways for underrepresented technologists to thrive. At home, I'm a husband (married since 2018) and a proud dad to two wild and wonderful kids, ages 4 and 2, who keep life joyful and unpredictable.

AMBASSADOR

A Information Technology Manager, Engineer, and Analyst with over 20 years of experience, Terry specializes in building secure, efficient, and scalable IT infrastructures, leveraging extensive knowledge in both Windows and Linux. He excels at leading teams, solving complex technical challenges, and driving successful technology initiatives. I am privileged to be the first ambassador for Tech for the Culture.

VOLUNTEER LEAD

Simone is a project manager with a mechanical engineering degree from Southern University and a passion for empowering communities through technology. She currently works in the cybersecurity industry, where she leads cross-functional projects that drive innovation and impact.

As Volunteer Lead for Tech for the Culture, Simone is committed to building inclusive spaces, creating opportunities for Black tech professionals, and inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders.n goes here