Ashley Lightburn is a proud woman in STEM, and she lends those skills as a mathematics lecturer at the University of Belize while also working a full-time job at a bank. As a strong advocate for the improvement of mathematics literacy among women and children, Lightburn volunteers in high schools and after-school programs to pass on her knowledge and encourage future generations. As someone who came from an underprivileged neighborhood herself, Lightburn seeks to inspire youth to step outside of their societal brand and be the change they want to see in the world, regardless of circumstance.