Ashley W.
About Ashley W.
Ashley W. is the Volpert Family Associate Professor at Harvard Business School, specializing in employee experience research within hybrid and distributed teams. With a background in psychology and extensive experience in academia and consulting, Ashley collaborates with leading technology firms and serves as a research advisor for Gallup.
Current Position at Harvard Business School
Currently, Ashley W. holds the position of Volpert Family Associate Professor at Harvard Business School, a role she has occupied since 2023. In this capacity, she teaches the Motivation and Incentives course to second-year MBA students. Her research emphasizes enhancing the employee experience within high-performing hybrid and distributed teams.
Educational Background
Ashley W. has a comprehensive educational background in psychology. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from The University of British Columbia, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her Ph.D., she obtained a Master's Degree from the same institution from 2012 to 2014 and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she was a Visiting Scholar at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business from 2013 to 2014.
Professional Experience
Ashley W. has extensive professional experience in research roles. She has been a Researcher at Edelman since 2018, focusing on solutions-oriented research in collaboration with leading technology companies and consulting firms. Previously, she worked as a Researcher for the Government of British Columbia from 2016 to 2019 and served as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School from 2017 to 2023.
Research Collaborations and Advisory Roles
Ashley W. collaborates with several market-leading technology companies and consulting firms to conduct research aimed at practical solutions. She serves as a research advisor for Gallup and is a Distinguished Principal Research Fellow with The Conference Board Human Capital Center. Additionally, she is a Steering Committee Member of The Conference Board Learning & Coaching Institute.
Global Health Contributions
Ashley W. has contributed to global health initiatives by serving on the UN Global Mental Health Council and the Lancet Global Mental Health Task Force. Her involvement in these organizations highlights her commitment to addressing mental health issues on a global scale.