Ashley Stroud

Ashley S. is an experienced project manager and researcher with a strong background in biology and fisheries management. Currently serving as a Customer Success Manager at Placer.ai, Ashley previously held the same title at HG Insights and worked as a project manager and scientist at the Benioff Ocean Initiative. With extensive experience managing research projects and grants at UC Santa Barbara and California Sea Grant, Ashley has successfully developed protocols, trained teams, and communicated research findings to diverse stakeholders. Additional roles include managerial positions in customer service and environmental consulting, complemented by a solid educational foundation with a bachelor's and master's degree in related fields from UC Santa Barbara.