Ashton Weaver

School: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Major: Economics

Minor: Artificial Intelligence

Ashton Weaver serves as the Governor's Chief of Staff for the North Carolina Student Legislature. In this role, he works under the Governor to execute his agenda across the organization. Handling logistics, scheduling and coordination across the organization with the Council of State and the Office of the Governor. 

Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Ashton has a variety of work experience. He has served his community as a Youth Board Member on the Town of Wake Forest’s Technology Advisory Board, working for two years as a Code Ninjas instructor teaching students how to code, and interning with the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce as a Youth Leadership Program Intern. Through these roles, Ashton has developed strong leadership, logistical planning, and public service skills, which he applies daily in his work with the North Carolina Student Legislature.

Fun Fact: Ashton has been to seven different countries.

Quote about NCSL:

“NCSL allows students a platform beyond the traditional political environment, allowing for growth and collaboration to bridge the gap of partisan politics. The ultimate mission of the organization is to create future leaders of tomorrow, by developing their public speaking, debate and research skills. We see this mission coming to fruition with each passing delegate. Engaging in the organization brings delegates knowledge inside and outside of politics. Writing legislation on minimum wage laws not only educates you on the political stigma surrounding it, but also how it applies economically. This is just one of many experiences delegates gain while participating in the Legislature.”