Ayesha Jamaspi, PhD, has established herself as an expert in industrial organizational psychology, demonstrating a remarkable trajectory of professional growth and achievement. Since 2022, she has excelled as director of talent development at Bitwise in Schaumburg, Illinois, where she has been instrumental in shaping the company’s human resources strategies and employee engagement initiatives. Her stellar efforts have resulted in the implementation of comprehensive surveys, engagement programs and leadership development processes that have significantly improved the employee experience. Dr. Jamaspi’s work has garnered her recognition from both peers and administrators, including the CEO Award from Bitwise in 2026.
Prior to her present position, Dr. Jamaspi worked as senior manager of talent development and people analytics at Bitwise from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, she led data-driven initiatives to enhance workforce performance and fostered a culture of continuous improvement. From 2018 to 2020, she contributed as manager of talent development and analytics at Bitwise Inc., where she refined talent assessment methodologies and supported organizational growth through targeted analytics.
Dr. Jamaspi was initially active at Bitwise Inc. as executive of human capital development from 2016 to 2017 and executive of talent development and people analytics from 2017 to 2018. In these roles, she played a pivotal part in developing frameworks for employee training and succession planning. Before joining Bitwise, she served as the lead researcher for a leadership development study at Roosevelt University in Chicago from 2015 to 2016. Dr. Jamaspi also held the position of assistant director at the Organizational Effectiveness Consulting Center at Roosevelt University from 2014 to 2015, where she provided strategic consulting services to improve organizational performance.
From 2010 to 2013, Dr. Jamaspi found success independently as a talent assessment and development consultant in Mumbai, India, advising organizations on best practices for personnel selection and leadership cultivation. Her expertise was further refined during her time with TATA Consultancy Services Limited in India, where she was appointed as lead trainer in human resources from 2005 to 2007, senior executive human resources from 2007 to 2008 and global talent assessment and development consultant from 2008 to 2010.
Throughout her career, Dr. Jamaspi has been recognized for her resilience and determination. As the only woman in her family to obtain an education and marry, she overcame significant personal and familial challenges, such as navigating a complex visa situation while completing her dissertation independently after relocating at age thirty with minimal support. Her perseverance not only earned her the pride of her academic director but also marked a milestone of independence within a conservative background.
Dr. Jamaspi’s professional excellence is further evidenced by her first-place achievement in Mumbai for her project on psychometric testing instruments for personnel selection and organizational development. Since 2013, she has been an active member of the Society of Industrial Organizational Psychology and the Roosevelt Industrial Organizational Psychology Association.
To support her ambitions within her field, Dr. Jamaspi initially pursued an education at the University of Mumbai, from which she obtained a Bachelor of Commerce in business management in 2004 and a Master of Arts in sociology in 2011. She continued her studies with a Master of Science in psychology at University of Madras in Chennai, India in 2012. She ultimately concluded her academic efforts at Roosevelt University, acquiring a Master of Arts in industrial and organizational psychology in 2015 before graduating with a PhD in industrial and organizational psychology in 2017. In addition to these degrees, Dr. Jamaspi has garnered certifications from TATA Consultancy Services Limited, Xavier’s Institute of Communication, Hart to Heart Counseling / Jessica Hart LPC LLC, and VSS Consultants.
Dr. Jamaspi attributes much of her success to the sacrifices made by her mother—a pioneering woman who graduated college despite societal expectations but had to relinquish her ambitions due to marriage. Inspired by her mother’s struggle for independence and unwavering emphasis on education, she was motivated to pursue academic excellence and advocate for women’s empowerment. Her father’s support also played an important role; however, it was her mother’s determination that most profoundly shaped Dr. Jamaspi’s values regarding autonomy, education and decision-making.
Beyond her primary pursuits, Dr. Jamaspi has demonstrated longstanding civic engagement as an instructor with the National Association of the Blind from 1997 to 2012, a commitment that began during college when she regularly visited schools for visually impaired students to read aloud. Additionally, she supports animal welfare as a donor to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Dr. Jamaspi is also an accomplished author with works such as “Depth on the Surface” and “Difference Scores as Predictors in Linear Multiple Regression: Comparison with Model Fit,” published in 2015.
Dr. Jamaspi’s achievements have been recognized through multiple accolades, including the Excellence Award in Leadership from Bitwise in 2018. She was also honored with first placement for the psychometric selection test at the University of Madras in 2012. Dr. Jamaspi’s journey reflects not only professional distinction but also an enduring commitment to service, education and advocacy, qualities that continue to define her legacy within industrial organizational psychology and beyond.
Looking ahead, Dr. Jamaspi aspires to become a published author, work within academia as an adjunct teacher or professor and engage more deeply with community outreach. She likewise aims to support children’s education through inner-city schools or community programs. Dr. Jamaspi’s passion lies in empowering young learners by building their confidence so they may achieve their goals; she remains dedicated to making a positive impact on children’s educational opportunities through both corporate social responsibility initiatives and personal involvement.