Guardian Protection Force CEO Ashlee Cervantes Thomas was recently featured on the UC Davis Graduate School of Management website with a personal blog post titled, From Self-Doubt to CEO: My MBA Changed My Life as a Leader.

In the article, Ashlee reflects on her path through the security industry, the challenges of stepping into leadership in a male-dominated field, and how her UC Davis MBA helped strengthen her confidence, business perspective, and executive decision-making.

The piece offers a candid look at the moments that shaped her career, including early experiences that caused her to question whether she belonged in certain leadership spaces. Rather than allowing those doubts to limit her, Ashlee used them as motivation to grow, learn, and build the foundation needed to lead with greater confidence.