Ashley is a senior-level executive with a focus in Global Human Resources leadership. She has more than 15 years of leadership experience in Human Resources developing high-performing distributed teams that operate with agility and in building people-centric cultures that celebrate diversity and inclusion. She has held HR leadership positions in both public and private companies, including Epicor, Bulldog Solutions (acquired by Hero Digital), and Vermillion. Ashley has led through complex exits, acquisitions, and mergers, showcasing her talent management skills and ability to optimize human capital at all levels. Ashley's entrepreneurial mindset has fostered exceptional cultures, earning her multiple "Best Places to Work" & "Great Place to Work" awards and recognition as an Executive on the Move by Hispanic Executive magazine. As a recognized thought leader in HR, Ashley has been a Speaker and Guest Lecturer at Acton School of Business, University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, and Texas State University. Other speaking engagements include Gartner events, AnitaB conferences, American Diversity Report, HR.com, TogetherDigital, and other renowned platforms. Beyond her professional achievements, Ashley actively mentors aspiring HR professionals and volunteers in local professional associations and nonprofit organizations. She contributes to non-profit advisory boards and holds a Senior Professional Certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Ashley's educational background includes undergraduate studies in Linguistics at Boston College and graduate studies in Management at Harvard University.