Ashley Moultrie is a clinical research leader with over 14 years of cross-functional experience spanning clinical operations, site leadership, and enterprise-level DEI & Community Engagement strategy. As Associate Director of Research Inclusion & Representation (RI&R) at Syneos Health, Ashley leads a global cross-functional team dedicated to advancing equitable access and inclusive practices across the clinical trial ecosystem, driving equity and inclusion across trial design, patient recruitment, and site & community engagement.
Throughout her career, Ashley has translated operational insight into strategic leadership; designing site and sponsor-facing solutions to improve recruitment, reduce disparities, and foster trust in research among historically marginalized populations. She brings deep experience in navigating the intersection of community needs and industry demands, ensuring that inclusive research practices are both effective and sustainable.
With a deep understanding of the systemic barriers that impact clinical trial participation, Ashley brings a practical and people-centered approach to transforming clinical research engagement. Her work translates community insight into actionable strategy—building inclusive research ecosystems.
Ashley’s work continues to be shaped by a deep understanding of community health dynamics and a strong belief that representative and inclusive research is essential to scientific integrity and better patient outcomes.