Ashley Davis

Ashley Davis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma’s Price College of Business, serving dual roles in the Management Information Systems and Accounting departments. She holds the Grant Thornton Faculty Fellow title. Her research focuses on organizational agility, design thinking, and enterprise system modifications, bridging academic and industry perspectives.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma
• Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia

Research Interests: Davis explores how organizations adapt to technological and market changes through enterprise systems and design thinking principles. Her work emphasizes practical applications in business education and IT strategy, aiming to enhance organizational effectiveness through collaborative frameworks and innovation.

Publications: Her work spans journals like MIS Quarterly Executive, Review of Higher Education, and Communications of the Association for Information Systems, reflecting themes of technology adoption, educational collaboration, and open-source research. Recent trends highlight her focus on bridging academic and corporate needs through actionable insights.

Professional Background: Before academia, Davis worked at Arthur Andersen LLP (now Accenture) and ran her own SAP-focused consulting firm for a decade, bringing industry expertise to her academic roles.

Grants & Awards: No specific grants or awards listed, though her industry collaborations suggest active engagement in applied research funding.

Labs & Teams: No dedicated lab mentioned, but her work involves cross-departmental and industry partnerships to address real-world business challenges.