Ashley Donovan
About Ashley Donovan
Ashley Donovan is a People Partner and Human Resources Business Partner at CircleCI, specializing in strategic workforce planning and employee engagement initiatives. She has a background in history and has held various roles in human resources and administration across multiple organizations.
Work at CircleCI
Ashley Donovan serves as a People Partner and Human Resources Business Partner focused on General and Administrative (G&A) and Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies at CircleCI. Since 2022, she has led thorough and confidential investigations of complex employee issues. Donovan has implemented strategic workforce planning initiatives to align with the future state of the business. She has also acted as a culture ambassador, promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) best practices and programs, including the establishment of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Additionally, she has developed and executed people initiatives that support learning and development for all employees, and she has driven employee engagement surveys to address common themes and concerns.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Donovan earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from North Park University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background provides a foundation for her understanding of organizational dynamics and human behavior, which is essential in her role in human resources. This academic experience complements her professional expertise in workforce planning, employee engagement, and DEIB initiatives.
Background in Human Resources
Before her current role at CircleCI, Ashley Donovan gained extensive experience in various administrative and human resources positions. She worked as a Recruitment Coordinator at CircleCI from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she held multiple roles at Kaufman Hall, including Marketing Coordinator and Office Manager, from 2014 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes working as an Administrative Assistant at Jewish Child & Family Services and as an Office Manager at BEC Tutoring. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of HR functions and employee relations.
Professional Experience
Ashley Donovan has held several roles that contributed to her expertise in human resources and administration. She worked as a Registration Assistant at Rotary International in 2011 and as an Intern at Select Italy in 2010. Her roles have varied from administrative support to recruitment coordination, providing her with a well-rounded skill set in HR practices. This experience has been instrumental in her current responsibilities at CircleCI, where she focuses on employee engagement and development.