Ashlee Winters

Ashlee Winters Musser is a Senior Associate in the Education Practice at Witt/Kieffer, a prominent executive search firm. She brings a thoughtful and passionate approach to her role, leveraging her expertise in research and recruiting, along with her background in public policy and higher education administration. This unique combination allows her to effectively engage candidates from various academic institutions across the country.13

Raised in a small Texas town, Ashlee is deeply committed to promoting access to quality education. Her career path reflects this commitment, as she has previously worked as a policy assistant at Georgetown University and as a policy analyst assistant for the Texas Higher Education Committee. In these roles, she was involved in conducting research and drafting higher education policy recommendations aimed at enhancing educational opportunities.12

Since joining Witt/Kieffer, Ashlee has also completed a certificate program in Diversity and Inclusion from eCornell, which emphasizes improving employee engagement and fostering an inclusive workplace environment.1 Her professional philosophy centers on clear communication and responsiveness, which she considers essential for successful interactions with both clients and candidates.1