Ashley Oster was appointed Director of Community Affairs to the newest division of the University under David Dunn, Vice Chancellor for University Relations and Community Affairs, in September 2006. As Community Affairs Director, her primary responsibility is to assist in the development of the University Community Affairs plan. She will be working in the continued efforts to fulfill the Chancellor’s plans to extend the University’s visibility and presence in the region. Ashley’s role will be to engage the greater business community, the University area, the local government officials, and the faculty to represent UNC Charlotte’s resources and opportunities.
Most recently, Oster was director of industry councils at the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and held the director of public policy – special projects position previously. She also has previous work experience in health services and public policy while residing in Portland, Ore. and Washington D.C.
Oster graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications Studies and in Spanish.
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