Ashlee Breitner is the Managing Director of the Economic Growth Institute and Workforce Director for the Electric Vehicle Center at the University of Michigan, where she leads programs that help companies and communities adapt to evolving economic and industry needs. She serves as Principal Investigator on several federally funded initiatives and teaches innovation in the College of Engineering. A rural Michigan native with a background in global business operations, Ashlee also serves on multiple state and national boards focused on mobility, fuels, and small business growth.