Executive Director
Ashley E. Delpeche
Ashley E. Delpeche is the Founder and Executive Director of Vanguard STEM Academy, an award-winning 501(c)(3) STEM innovation, consulting, and workforce development organization.
With training in Biomedical Engineering and Financial Engineering, her background spans research at Columbia University, big tech at Meta, and finance at Société Générale. She previously served as Zone 1 Vice Chair of the National Society of Black Engineers and was featured by Influential Women Magazine as a trailblazer.
Since founding Vanguard in 2016, Ashley has led the development of real-world engineering, education, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, and consulting experiences. Under her leadership, participants have earned official recognition from the City of Atlantic City and presented their work to global leaders.
Executives and senior leaders representing Microsoft, Google, AWS, American Express, ACT Engineers, and the NAACP praised Vanguard students’ technical abilities, professionalism, and career readiness—and stated that they would hire them. Advisors connected to the Presidential Palace of Somaliland also attended Vanguard’s graduation, and student-developed recommendations have been elevated into formal proposals for potential implementation.
Ashley’s mission is to connect talent with the skills, mentorship, visibility, and opportunities needed to create meaningful impact.
Our mission is to ensure every student has access to opportunities that prepare them not just for college—but for leadership, innovation, and meaningful careers.
“Our Leadership Team
A dedicated team united by purpose. Committed to student success and community impact.
Ashley E. Delpeche
Executive Director
Engineer, STEM education leader, and workforce development strategist with experience spanning Columbia University, Meta, and Société Générale. Former Zone 1 Vice Chair of the National Society of Black Engineers and featured by Influential Women Magazine as a trailblazer.
Odile Tatlot
Wall Street professional with more than 20 years of experience in investment banking, financial markets, and global engagement. She has managed and mentored more than 30 interns worldwide and leads Vanguard’s investment curriculum, international relationships, and global learning opportunities.
Vaibhavi Tiwari
AI and engineering leader with a master’s degree from MIT and experience across software engineering, healthcare technology, and education. She serves on the Computer Science Advisory Board at William Paterson University and advances Vanguard’s engineering curriculum, technical strategy, and hands-on innovation experiences.
Our Core Values
We lead with honesty and transparency.
We embrace creativity and bold thinking.
We pursue the highest standards in all we do.
We achieve more together with our partners.
We are committed to empowering our community.
We are driven by measurable outcomes for our students.
Join us in building a brighter future.
Together, we can create opportunities that transform lives.