Lead with clarity.Grow with intention.Become the most aligned version of you.

Dr. Jacqueline Ashley is a leadership educator, consultant, and executive coach who partners with universities, corporations, and mission-driven organizations to design transformational leadership experiences rooted in clarity, identity, and impact.

As Founder of The Ashley Approach, Jacqueline leads a boutique consulting practice specializing in leadership development, curriculum design, and executive coaching. She has advised and coached leaders across higher education and corporate environments, including consulting and coaching engagements with California State Polytechnic University Pomona, where she supported faculty development and leadership growth through tailored learning experiences.

Jacqueline most recently served as Clinical Assistant Professor and Senior Curriculum Leader at Northwestern University, where she oversaw leadership curriculum, taught undergraduate and graduate courses, and integrated innovative approaches such as AI as a thought partner in leadership education. Her work spans designing scalable leadership programs, coaching students and professionals, and advancing inclusive leadership practices across disciplines.

Her national and institutional impact includes keynote speaking and facilitation with the National Society of Black Engineers, executive board service with the American Society for Engineering Education, invited talks at Northeastern University, and corporate leadership engagements with CIBC — bridging leadership theory with real-world application.

With a background that blends organizational leadership, public administration, and political science, Jacqueline brings a research-informed and practice-driven approach to her work. She is known for her signature Leadership Coach Approach — helping leaders think more critically, communicate more effectively, and lead with intention in complex environments.

Across every engagement, her work centers on one core belief: leadership is not just a skillset, but a practice of self-awareness, alignment, and purposeful action.