Paul Smiths, New York, United States, March 2025 – Kelly Ashline has been promoted to Chief People & Culture Officer at Paul Smith’s College, where she will lead the institution’s HR strategy, employee engagement, and organizational development. With extensive experience in human resources, talent strategy, and cultural transformation, Kelly brings a people-first approach to fostering an inclusive and dynamic workplace.
Kelly has been with Paul Smith’s College since February 2024, previously serving as Human Resources Director, where she played a pivotal role in workforce planning, talent acquisition, and HR operations. Her leadership in building strong people-centric initiatives has been instrumental in shaping the college’s culture and workplace experience.
Before joining Paul Smith’s College, Kelly was a Human Resources Generalist at STERRX, LLC, where she contributed to HR metrics, compensation strategy, and organizational development until the company’s closure. She also spent eight years as the Owner and Consultant of Personnel Pathways, LLC, providing HR project planning, cultural transformation strategies, and talent mapping solutions to businesses navigating change.
Earlier in her career, Kelly held key HR leadership roles, including Director of Human Resources at Century Arms, where she led HR strategy across multiple locations. She also served as Human Resources Manager at Camoplast Rockland, Ltd. and Professional Nurses Service, Inc., and as Sr. Culture & Talent Consultant at Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Her career spans over two decades of experience in human capital management, organizational culture, and talent strategy.
About Paul Smith’s College
Paul Smith’s College is a unique four-year higher education institution located in the Adirondack Park, New York. The college provides hands-on, experiential learning across disciplines such as business, hospitality, culinary management, forestry, environmental sciences, and natural resources. Known for its commitment to sustainability, research, and real-world learning, Paul Smith’s College prepares students for successful careers while advocating for environmental and social impact initiatives.
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