Marcy Ash

Director of Strategic Projects Down Payment Resource

What do you believe are the greatest challenges women in tech are facing today? What are your suggestions on overcoming these challenges?

One of the biggest challenges facing women in tech is not just a lack of representation, but a lack of community as well. It is crucial that women in tech find a community of other women - whether it’s with their company, an industry association or a local womens’ collaborative — to share professional and personal development advice and help grow each others’ careers.

What led you down the path of working in technology?

While working for Huntington Bank’s Secondary Marketing team, I noticed that too many affordable lending opportunities for first-time and low-to-moderate income borrowers were lost due to an insufficient understanding and awareness of down payment assistance programs and products.

What is the most important or valuable advice that you can offer to women starting their careers in tech today?

The best advice I can offer to women who are considering a career in tech is to find your passion and pursue opportunities to create or improve existing technology in that area.

Do you have any mentors or figures who have greatly influenced your success?

Early on in my career, I was lucky to have the mentorship of executive leaders and managers at Huntington Bank, who recognized my passion and encouraged me to build my expertise in affordable lending initiatives.

What significant changes would you like to see within the world of mortgage technology?

Education, communication, and relationships founded on trust and respect are pivotal to expanding affordable homeownership accessibility. That is why I’d like to see more borrowers and industry professionals leverage informative solutions to overcome the most common misconceptions about down payment assistance and affordable lending products.