Ashlyn Patterson

Ashlyn Patterson, PhD, has extensive experience in people analytics and organizational development, currently serving as Associate Director of People Analytics & Insights at OMERS since July 2020. In this role, Ashlyn leads a team focused on providing data-driven insights for decision-making and has successfully implemented a multi-year employee listening strategy. Ashlyn has been recognized with two Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards for contributions to HR data analytics and employee engagement. Prior to OMERS, Ashlyn held roles at Rogers Communications, where leadership in employee engagement surveys and research initiatives improved the experience for over 26,000 employees. Ashlyn's consulting background includes work with notable clients such as The Bank of Montreal Financial Group and expertise in workplace professionalism, organizational change, and employee engagement. Academically, Ashlyn holds a PhD and a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Guelph, along with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Acadia University.