Ashley Chen
CEO, ActioNet
As Founder, Chairman & CEO of ActioNet, Ms. Chen:
- Provides company growth and strategic direction
- Responsible for all marketing and branding activities
- Establishes strategic relationships with industry partners and leading vendors
- Actively participates in numerous professional organizations and local community groups
Ms. Chen has been featured in numerous publications, speaking engagements and award nominations including:
- Trailblazing Women in Business Award, Fairfax County, VA
- Top 25 Entrepreneurs from Virginia Business Magazine
- AFCEA International, DISA OSDBU, US Women’s Chamber of Commerce, SBA and MBDA Panel Discussions
- SBA Washington Metropolitan Area District Office Minority Small Business Person of the Year
- Asian Entrepreneur of the Year from Asian Enterprise Magazine
- Outstanding Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Award from DoT
- Featured Success Stories in the Washington Times, SBA, MEA, Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Chamber of Commerce,
- Fairfax County EDA, just to name a few.
Ms. Chen has over 25 years of experience and, through her leadership, has transformed ActioNet from one person in 1998 into a Global Service provider with double-digit annual growth every year since its founding and with a presence in 40 states as well as multiple International locations. Ms. Chen also holds both Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Computer Science from Binghamton University, and the highest level technical & professional certifications.