Sous Chef

E|H's first full-time employee, Ashley shares over 15 years of HR experience and 4 years of hospitality experience with her clients and teammates. Prior to joining E|H, Ashley progressed from an administrative assistant to an HR leader at The Catholic University of America while earning her master's degree. A former D1 gymnast, Ashley's strengths lie in forging strong relationships, quickly adapting to new situations, and excelling as a team player. Ashley has her bachelor’s in communications from the University of Maryland, a master's in HR management from the Catholic University of America, and her PHR certification.

Ideal Restaurant Experience

Food has the amazing ability to bring people together in so many unique ways. Whether it's hosting a dinner party with close friends, celebrating a milestone at an intimate meal for two, or the memories created by cooking with friends and loved ones over the years, a good meal always seems to be at the center. What stands out the most when dining out (not just in NYC, but anywhere) is authentic hospitality -- making a guest feel warm and welcome as soon as they enter the establishment.

What does "creating workplaces where people thrive" mean to you?

Providing a space where people can feel confident, and turning mistakes into a learning opportunities. An environment where people feel mentally and physically strong, supported, positive, and ready to tackle challenges in a meaningful way.

Joe’s passion for HR began in 2011 as an executive development trainee at Macy’s. As an assistant store manager, Joe's keen sense for identifying and developing talent helped make his department among the most successful in the company. In his last year at Macy’s, Joe oversaw the day-to-day operations for seven departments and over 120 employees. Joe's passion called him to pursue a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology, and to join as E|H's first talent lead, where he brings his skill for identifying and developing talent to E|H clients and partners. Joe has his bachelor’s in marketing with honors from CUNY William E. Macaulay Honors College, and a master’s in industrial and organizational psychology from CUNY Baruch College.

Ideal Restaurant Experience

Part of what makes an experience so special is the element of the unexpected and the unforeseeable. I was in Berlin with a group of friends and we decided to experience a cuisine that none of us had tried before. We ended up at a Georgian restaurant with wooden decor that gave off a very homemade and authentic vibe. 5 out of 5 -- would try this again!

What does "creating workplaces where people thrive" mean to you?

An environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves, which allows them to grow and blossom freely.