Ashton R.

Ashton R. currently serves as the Head of People and Culture at The Moth, leading HR and cultural initiatives since November 2023. Prior experience includes a role as Director of HR & Talent Acquisition at The New York Times, where support was provided to the startup, The Athletic, and contributions were made as Co-Chair of the Healthy Times Employee Resource Group. Additional leadership roles at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK and Target demonstrated expertise in diversity recruiting and talent management, with significant achievements in campus recruitment, diversity initiatives, and community engagement programs. Ashton R. holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Howard University.