Ashlee Powers

Warm, people-centered HR leader with 15+ years of experience guiding organizations through growth, change, and complex people challenges. I specialize in building trusted partnerships with executives and teams, leading with empathy and fairness, and creating workplace cultures rooted in trust, belonging, and accountability. I bring deep expertise across employee relations, organizational development, HR operations, and people strategy within nonprofit, higher education, and mission-driven environments.

My approach balances human connection with data-informed strategy — helping organizations navigate transitions, strengthen engagement, and lead with purpose.

Core strengths include: Employee Relations & Investigations • Leadership Coaching • Organizational Development • Performance & Talent Management • Culture & Engagement • Workforce Planning • Change Management • DEI • Employee Experience & Wellbeing • Policy & Compliance (FMLA, ADA, EEO)

Warm, people-centered HR leader with 15+ years of experience guiding organizations through growth, change, and complex people challenges. I specialize in building trusted partnerships with executives and teams, leading with empathy and fairness, and creating workplace cultures rooted in trust, belonging, and accountability. I bring deep expertise across employee relations, organizational development, HR operations, and people strategy within nonprofit, higher education, and mission-driven environments.

My approach balances human connection with data-informed strategy — helping organizations navigate transitions, strengthen engagement, and lead with purpose.

Core strengths include: Employee Relations & Investigations • Leadership Coaching • Organizational Development • Performance & Talent Management • Culture & Engagement • Workforce Planning • Change Management • DEI • Employee Experience & Wellbeing • Policy & Compliance (FMLA, ADA, EEO)

Masters of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership & HR Management