Ashley Ellis Ph.d.

Ashley Ellis, Ph.D., M.B.A has a diverse and extensive work experience. Ashley currently works as the Director of Employee Experience at Businessolver, where they serve as a trusted thought partner to leaders, leads end-to-end HR strategies, and collaborates with different teams to design and implement people programs.

Prior to this, Ashley held the role of Director of People & Organizational Development at Ignite (formerly Tendermint). In this role, they shaped and led the People & Org. development function, coached leaders in building high-performing teams, and supported employee engagement surveys.

Before joining Ignite, Ashley worked at Limeade as an Organizational Development professional, where they conducted research, developed enterprise-wide programs, and tracked results of organizational development initiatives.

Ashley also served as the Executive Director of People and Operations at NVISION Eye Centers and worked in the field of Leadership and Organizational Development at Gallup.

Ashley began their career as a Sales Executive at Allergan. Ashley'sexperience in sales and leadership roles has contributed to their well-rounded skill set and understanding of organizational dynamics.

Throughout their career, Ashley has demonstrated expertise in organizational design, talent management, employee engagement, performance, change management, and data analysis. Ashley is skilled in developing and implementing strategies to attract, retain, and promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Ashley Ellis, Ph.D., M.B.A has a diverse and extensive education history. Starting in 2008, they pursued and completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from California State University, Fullerton. Following this, from 2012 to 2014, they continued their education at Pepperdine University, earning a Master's Degree in Psychology. Recently, from 2016 to 2020, they furthered their academic journey at Pepperdine University, attaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Organizational Leadership. In addition to their degrees, Ashley is also a Gallup certified Strengths Coach, although specific details about the certification date are not provided.