Ashley Siegel
Ashley Siegel

About

Meet Ashley Siegel

I’m a leader, a big-picture thinker, a partner, a dog parent, a reality TV nerd, a travel obsessive, a pop culture lover, and a family person. I’m queer, femme, Jewish, progressive, curious, opinionated, loud, optimistic, funny, and always interested in what’s around the next corner. I’m all of these things, and plenty more. (My mom questions the funny part, but I stand by it.)

Ashley laughing as she walks a sunlit garden path in a white lace two-piece, cypress trees and yellow roses beside her.

The full picture

I deeply believe in showing up as your whole self, in all the ways that make you who you are, and in creating a world where others feel empowered to do the same.

Change is a constant in life and at work. I embrace uncertainty, look for possibility in the unexpected, and lean on relationships to help navigate evolving landscapes and opportunities. Rather than waiting for things to slow down, I’ve decided to make a life in the middle of it all: making room for big experiences, finding joy in the small moments, and celebrating the people and things that make it meaningful. There’s always something to figure out, somewhere to go, or a show I need to catch up on.

Here you’ll find thoughts from my professional perspective and glimpses into my life as an HR executive, alongside my takes on culture and politics, the TV shows I can’t stop watching (and the podcasts that discuss them), and the things I’m loving, questioning, exploring, and experiencing. From leadership and the future of work to family, friends, wedding planning, travel, live music, and everything in between, this is a place for the full picture.

So, get to know me. Welcome to Meet Ashley Siegel, I can’t wait to meet you.

Ashley and her partner smiling in a selfie at Lake Eola at sunset, with the Orlando skyline and fountain behind them.

Off the clock

A little life, a lot of curiosity

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Ashley in sunglasses and an ivory knit top, leaning on a stone balustrade above Heidelberg, with red rooftops, the river, an old bridge, and green hills behind her.
Heidelberg, Germany

A note from Ashley

I have always believed that we each move through the world as only experts of our own lived experience. It shapes what we notice, what we value, what we question, and how we understand the people and places around us. None of us has the whole picture, but we all have a perspective worth bringing to it.

I’m interested in the spaces where those perspectives meet. The conversations that challenge what we think we know, the ideas that make us see something differently, and the things that remind us how much there is to be curious about.

I also believe in making room for all the things that make us who we are. The work we care about, the people we love, the causes that move us, the things that make us laugh, and the experiences that make life feel a little bigger.

This is a place for all of that. A little work, a little life, a lot of curiosity, and hopefully a few things worth thinking about.

I’m glad you’re here.

Work life

Professional Experience

  1. Morgan Stanley

    • Global Head of Talent and Diversity – Technology, Executive Director

      Connecting talent strategy, workforce transformation, and leadership development to help shape the future of a global technology organization.

    • Head of Diversity & Inclusion – Technology, Executive Director

      Embedding inclusion into the talent agenda, strengthening equitable practices, and building the organizational conditions for people and teams to thrive.

  2. The Walt Disney Company

    • Director of Talent Outreach & Engagement

      Built an enterprise strategy connecting talent pipelines, community partnerships, employee engagement, and corporate purpose to expand opportunity and strengthen how Disney attracts and develops talent.

  3. Disney Streaming / BAMTech Media

    • Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Lead

      Established the business’s first global inclusion strategy, building the foundations for a more connected, representative, and inclusive streaming organization.

    • Technical Streaming Operations

      Built and scaled the technical operations behind global streaming platforms, major live events, and high-profile content partnerships.

  4. Major League Baseball (MLB Advanced Media)

    • Technical Streaming Operations; Diversity & Inclusion

      An early intersection of technology, live sports, and inclusion that helped shape the direction of my career.

Service

Board & Advisory

Interested in board or advisory conversations? Start one here.

On stage & on air

Speaking, Media & Recognition

Book Ashley to speak

Ashley is a sought-after speaker, moderator, and panelist, bringing people and perspectives together for conversations on talent, leadership, technology, culture, and inclusion. She enjoys making complex topics accessible, challenging assumptions, and creating space for ideas that move conversations forward.

Ashley speaking on stage at Out & Equal in a brown suit beside co-presenter Mat, in front of a large ampersand on a pink and purple screen.
Out & Equal Workplace Summit, Seattle

Selected Speaking

Lesbians Who Tech / TechFutures

From Chief of Staff to Change Agent: Why the Skills Needed to Drive AI Adoption Look Different Than You Think

Fireside chat with Kait Szydlowski on the leadership capabilities and human side of AI adoption.

View session and speaker listing

Out & Equal Workplace Summit

  • Beyond the Welcome Mat
  • The Invisible Majority
  • Making Psychological Safety Stick

Media & Podcasts

For interviews and press, get in touch.

Recognition

Work together

Board seats, keynotes, media, and partnerships

Tell me a little about what you have in mind and I’ll route it to the right place.

Get in touch