Ashley Smith is an AI Consultant at Rabobank, focused on the Bank’s Implementation of the AI Act as well as Governance and Communication on AI. Ashley has dedicated most of her career to exploring the multifaceted world of AI. Her journey has taken her through the intricate and often uncharted territories where data science, ethical considerations, and policy making intersect. With a keen eye for innovation, she appreciates originality and is not hesitant to ask uncomfortable questions. She is “mom” to two very funny cats.