MITCHELL — Dakota Wesleyan University's Kelley Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce the appointment of healthcare entrepreneur and DWU alumnus Ashley Kingdon Reese '14, '15 as the university's Kelley Center's 2024 Entrepreneur in Residence. I'm proud to announce this.
A welcome reception is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Kelly Center on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University.
Kingdon-Reese is a visionary entrepreneur and a force in the world of small business advocacy. With a passion for creating innovative solutions and a keen eye for emerging trends, Kingdon-Reese has made a significant impact on the entrepreneurial world. From an early age, she demonstrated her natural talent for identifying opportunities and turning them into successful business ventures.
“As the newly appointed Entrepreneur-in-Residence at DWU, I am excited to bring my passion for innovation and business development to this esteemed university and my alma mater,” said Kingdon-Rees.
“My experience at DWU helped me discover my niche in the healthcare industry as a nurse and small business owner. More importantly, I learned the importance of relationships and became more… I was able to look outside for a broader perspective.”
Kingdon Reese has dedicated his career to celebrating and supporting aspiring entrepreneurial leaders because he believes strongly in the power of small businesses to drive economic growth and create positive change. She is a champion of small businesses, and her efforts to strengthen the state's workforce through education and professional development drive change, foster innovation, and ensure small businesses can thrive in an ever-evolving environment. reflects her unwavering commitment to making the world better.
Throughout their careers, DWU graduates have been recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of small business innovation and healthcare.
Some of her notable honors include:
2024 10KSB SD Pilot Cohort National Alumni Ambassador
2024 SD Mediation of medical training
2024 SDCEO Advisory Committee Chair
2023 ANA Director Candidate Schedule
2022 StartToday Apprenticeship Program Sponsor/Coordinator “Community Health Worker”
2021 American Person of the Year: Marquis Who's Who Publications Board
2020 Pioneer in Nursing Award Winners – SDNA
2019 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program Graduate, Outstanding Researcher
Elected Government Relations Committee Chair in 2019 – SDNA (Second Term)
2018 She Award “Leader of Tomorrow” – She Award Nomination Committee
2015 40 Under 40 – Prairie Business Magazine
2014 Governor’s Giant Vision Award – South Dakota Chamber of Commerce/GOED
Kingdon Rees has planned a dynamic program for his 2024 term as EIR.
“We have developed an event that provides students with the opportunity to learn from industry experts, connect with like-minded people, and gain practical skills essential to success in the professional world. Work By organizing activities such as shops, seminars and networking events, you can strengthen DWU's vibrant culture of entrepreneurship. Together we innovate, collaborate, ideas flourish and We can create a future where startups grow, entrepreneurs are empowered, and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world.”
For more information about this program or the Kelly Center, please contact Diana Goldammer Ed.D. Kelly Center Director, 605-995-2722.
