HR Guide to Performance Management Partnership

Ashley Wood

Learning On Demand Consultant

Ashley is an accomplished business and people leader with more than 20 years of experience driving organizational success through strategic insight and a deep understanding of human behavior in the workplace. Throughout her career, Ashley has held executive, operations, and human resources leadership roles across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, hospitality, education, retail, and manufacturing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management, and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Certified Executive Coach (CEC), and Certified Change Manager (CCM). Since joining Catapult in 2020, Ashley has served as both an advisor and, more recently, a contract facilitator and content creator.

Melani Winter

Learning On Demand Consultant

Melani Winter is an innovative, results-driven professional with a strong background in curriculum design, program development, and training assessment. Based in Raleigh, NC, Melani holds a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor’s in History from Cornerstone University. She has excelled as a Program Specialist for the North Carolina State Board of Elections and as a Training Specialist for the Wake County Board of Elections, where she developed engaging, learner-centered training programs and facilitated effective communication across diverse audiences.