Kelly Ashfield is the Executive Director of the Office of Research Services at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Kelly joined UNB in 2011 after working in a variety of engineering and business development roles in the private and public sectors. She oversees a team of dedicated staff providing excellent administrative support to UNB’s research community. She has a good understanding and appreciation for industry, academia, and government, which allows her to effectively work with all stakeholders in advancing research and commercialization opportunities. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration. (Research Services website here)