Ashley Joyner serves as President of the University of Michigan Alumni Association’s Phoenix Chapter. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Pharmacology from the University of Michigan and earned her in Healthcare Law degree from the University of Oklahoma in August 2025. In her leadership role, Ashley is dedicated to strengthening the Michigan community in the Valley through meaningful alumni engagement, mentorship initiatives, scholarship fundraising, and volunteer service projects that celebrate Michigan traditions and connect Wolverines across Arizona.
With over a decade of experience in healthcare, Ashley has devoted her career to improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare policy and innovation. Her journey began at the University of Michigan, where she participated in clinical research with Dr. Moshe Talpaz, contributing to pioneering work on targeted therapies such as Gleevec during her mother’s battle with leukemia. That experience shaped her enduring commitment to patient advocacy, compliance, and the responsible use of technology in healthcare.
Ashley currently works at Smarter Technologies, a healthcare technology company dedicated to transforming the way hospitals and health systems manage clinical and financial integrity. Within Smarter Technologies, she focuses on SmarterDx, an AI-driven platform that helps hospitals identify missed revenue opportunities, ensure coding accuracy, and strengthen compliance processes. By combining artificial intelligence with clinical expertise, SmarterDx empowers health systems to recover lost revenue, reduce administrative burden, and improve the quality of patient care. Ashley partners with healthcare leaders to implement these data-driven solutions and build a more transparent, efficient, and sustainable healthcare ecosystem.
Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Ashley is an avid sailor who has raced across Lake Pleasant, the Great Lakes, Seattle, and Charleston. She enjoys traveling, exploring new cuisines, and spending time with her family and her two rescue dogs, Atlas and Enzo.
My Why
“The University of Michigan holds a deeply personal and transformative place in my life. As a proud alumna, my Michigan experience not only shaped my academic and professional path, but it also defined my purpose. During my time at Michigan, I had the extraordinary opportunity to participate in clinical research with Dr. Moshe Talpaz, studying treatments like Gleevec that brought hope to patients fighting leukemia, the same illness that profoundly affected my family. That experience became the foundation for my lifelong dedication to healthcare innovation and patient advocacy.
Beyond academics, the Michigan spirit—the teamwork, integrity, and commitment to excellence- continues to guide me every day. The friendships and connections I have built through the Michigan network have been a constant source of inspiration and support, both personally and professionally.
Now, as President of the University of Michigan Alumni Association’s Phoenix Chapter, I am honored to give back to the community that shaped me. My mission is to create meaningful connections, celebrate Michigan traditions, and provide opportunities for Wolverines across Arizona to come together and make an impact.
Choosing Michigan was more than a decision about where to study. It was a commitment to a legacy of excellence, leadership, and service. Those values continue to guide my work, my leadership, and my purpose today. I am proud to carry the Maize and Blue wherever life takes me. Go Blue.”