Ashley (Hicks) Harris
About Ashley (Hicks) Harris
Ashley (Hicks) Harris is an Enterprise Account Manager with a strong background in nonprofit fundraising and corporate partnerships. She holds a Master of Science in Sports Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has held various roles in account management and customer success across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Handshake
Ashley Harris serves as an Enterprise Account Manager at Handshake, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing strategic partnerships and aligning organizational goals with client needs. Her work involves creating opportunities for engagement that enhance the overall client experience.
Previous Experience in Account Management
Prior to her current role, Ashley Harris gained extensive experience in account management across various organizations. She worked at POLITICO as an Account Manager and later as a Senior Account Manager, where she managed client relationships and developed strategies for engagement. Additionally, she served as Manager of Research and Insights Account Management at the Education Advisory Board, where she oversaw account management initiatives.
Educational Background
Ashley Harris earned a Master of Science in Sports Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing her studies from 2010 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Her education has provided her with a solid foundation in both sports management and communication.
Nonprofit Fundraising Expertise
Ashley Harris has a strong background in nonprofit fundraising, which she has leveraged to drive impactful partnerships. Her experience includes managing corporate alliances at the USO, where she developed and executed corporate partnerships that encompassed sponsorship, cause marketing, and employee engagement.
Internship Experience at NCAA
Ashley Harris began her career with an internship at the NCAA, where she worked in Corporate and Broadcast Alliances from 2009 to 2010. This experience provided her with insights into the intersection of sports and corporate partnerships, laying the groundwork for her future roles in account management and partnership development.