Woman of the Week ~ Ashley Craddick

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, and some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name: Ashley Craddick

My Current Job/Company: Senior Director of GMP Manufacturing / Forge Biologics

My Work: My team manufactures gene therapies that are used for the treatment of rare and ultra-rare diseases. I manage the day-to-day operations of our scientists that perform the activities to purify and fill drug products. My role services the needs of our internal therapeutic pipeline as well as handling client interactions for technical expertise, audits, technology transfer, and documentation.

My Passion: My work, my family, and my friends that are family.

My Family: Adam (Husband and #1 fan), Kenleigh (6), Dean (4), and Elizabeth (2) – Sidney and Ellie too.

My Hero or Heroes: Professionally, Mavis McKenna – she was a pioneer in the field that advanced so much science by devoting her life to it! Personally, my grandparents – they were the best role models!

My Escape: Baking and Traveling – Experiencing new places, food, and culture is such an amazing part of life.

My Pet Peeve: Overly loud noises, chewing, or phone/tv volume

My Indulgence: A live sporting event or concert

My Roots: Hard work, grit, and determination.

My Future: Busy and Exciting – lots of personal and professional growth

My Favorite Quote:  “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou

My Accessory: Fun shoes

My Advice to Young Women: Don’t be afraid to ask the question. Advocate for yourself and for what you believe in!

How I Balance it All: By focusing on what I can control and with a lot of support from amazing people!