Ashley is a Business Psychologist with a BSc in Psychology from Newcastle University, and an MSc in Occupational and Organisational Psychology from Northumbria University. Ashley joined Pearn Kandola in 2020 after submitting her PhD at The University of Manchester, which focused on the impact of stereotypes on career experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. Although Ashley’s main expertise lies within LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion, she is passionate about promoting intersectional diversity and inclusion initiatives within organisations.