Lianne Fisman

Lianne Fisman, PhD, currently serves as the Senior Director of Science and Research at Abt Global, where responsibilities include leading impactful research initiatives since May 2020. Prior experience includes roles at Kyoto International School as a Substitute Teacher, where lesson plans were created and taught to grades one through eight, and a progression at Wellspring Consulting from Principal to Senior Consultant, focusing on strategic planning for non-profits. Lianne also held positions at Abt Associates, advancing from Associate to Senior Analyst, and taught a course at MIT's Department of Urban Studies & Planning as a Lecturer. In earlier career contributions, Lianne worked as an Education Coordinator for the Urban Resources Initiative, mentoring students and developing curriculum. Academic credentials include a PhD in Urban Studies and Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Master of Environmental Science from Yale University, and a Bachelor of Science from McGill University.