Getting to Know You: Ashley DeSalvo
Ashley DeSalvo – Sport Management
Minors: Business Administration and History
Year: Third
Hometown: No specific hometown due to growing up in the Navy, but has lived in Poulsbo, WA the longest
Who or what motivates you as a student?
My dad has always motivated me to be the best student I can be. He taught me that at the end of the day, if I worked my absolute hardest and have given my best effort, then that is where success dwells.
What appeals to you most in this field?
What appeals to me the most in my field of work and education is the ability to constantly be tackling new tasks and situations. I love challenges and the fast pace atmosphere of the sport industry challenges me to always be on my A-game.
What is your favorite part of this program?
My favorite part of the sport management program is how connected everyone is and the connections I have been able to form still as a student.
What is your dream job after college?
I plan to work operation management for the Paralympics someday.
What kind of extracurricular activities are you apart of?
I am the president of the sport management club and I am a graphic designer for my church in addition to pursuing a major and two minors.
Favorites:
Sport: To play: soccer | To watch: hockey
Movie: Star Trek
Book: “Silent Invasion” by Jean Duhon
Food: Fruit
Pullman Restaurant: Mandarin House
Quote: “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to sail”