Ashleigh Lyons Marable
About Ashleigh Lyons Marable
Ashleigh Lyons Marable serves as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Brown-Forman, a position she has held since 2023. With a background in advancing diversity strategies across various sectors, she has previously worked at Warby Parker, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and Kroger.
Work at Brown-Forman
Ashleigh Lyons Marable serves as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Brown-Forman, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on advancing diversity and inclusion strategies across the organization. Her work involves collaborating with various divisions to implement effective D&I initiatives, ensuring that the company fosters an inclusive workplace culture.
Previous Experience in Diversity and Inclusion
Before joining Brown-Forman, Ashleigh worked at Warby Parker as the Senior Manager of Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity from 2021 to 2023. In this capacity, she played a key role in developing and executing diversity initiatives. Her earlier experience includes positions at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, where she served as the Leadership Development Program Manager and Facilitation Consultant, contributing to leadership training and inclusion efforts.
Background in Project Management and Consulting
Ashleigh has a diverse background in project management and consulting. She worked at Kroger as a Project Manager from 2020 to 2021 and held a position as a Consulting Analyst at Accenture from 2010 to 2014. These roles provided her with valuable experience in managing projects and consulting on various corporate functions, including those related to diversity and inclusion.
Education and Expertise
Ashleigh holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from the University of Southern California, which she completed in 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Hampton University in 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and diversity initiatives, equipping her with the skills necessary for her current role.
Hybrid Work Environment
In her current position at Brown-Forman, Ashleigh operates in a hybrid work environment. This setup allows her to balance remote work with in-office responsibilities, enabling flexibility while effectively managing her role in advancing diversity and inclusion strategies within the organization.