Ashlee Hypolite currently serves as the Executive Director at Hollywood CPR, leveraging over a decade of experience in the nonprofit, entertainment and philanthropy sectors. Raised in Massachusetts with Trinidadian roots, Ashlee is committed to creating opportunities for historically marginalized communities to be seen, heard, and empowered.

In her previous role as Partnerships Manager at the Entertainment Industry Foundation, Ashlee successfully managed a diverse portfolio of over 30 celebrity-guided funds, providing operational management and pioneering innovative approaches to maximize the reach and impact of each fund.Ashlee is also dedicated to working collaboratively with companies to develop integrated, authentic, and practical strategies for program development, fundraising, and social and corporate responsibility initiatives. Passionate about making a positive impact, Ashlee managed the Social Change Fund United (SCFU), a philanthropic initiative created by Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Paul to address critical issues affecting the Black community.

Before her role in the entertainment industry, Ashlee made significant contributions to the nonprofit sector. Notably, she played a crucial role at the CAA Foundation, supporting clients in their philanthropic pursuits and contributing to impactful initiatives such as CAA Amplify, Full Story Initiative, CAA Convene, TIME’S UP, and the CAA Alumni network. Before entering the world of entertainment, Ashlee worked at nonprofit organizations- most notably, the Philanthropic Initiative at the Boston Foundation, providing strategic and program management support to family foundations, major donors, and corporations.

Ashlee’s work experience extends globally, having taught through the French Ministry of Education in Castres, France, and worked at the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice in Leiden, Netherlands. Ashlee graduated from Brandeis University, where she concentrated in politics, sociology, and legal studies.