Alise Crossland has a strong background in research analysis, with experience in both the American Institutes for Research and EDC (Education Development Center). Alise started their career at EDC in 2005 as a Research Associate, where they worked until 2009. In 2009, they joined the American Institutes for Research as a Research Analyst, and was later promoted to Senior Research Analyst in June 2012. Alise Crossland's work experience demonstrates their expertise in research analysis and their commitment to professional growth.
Alise Crossland has a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Special Education and Teaching from Simmons University, which they obtained from 2002 to 2004. During the same time period, they also earned an Education Specialist degree in Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering from Simmons University. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Smith College, from 1996 to 2000.
In addition to their formal education, Alise has obtained multiple certifications related to design and data visualization. Alise completed various courses and obtained certifications in areas such as storytelling for designers, data visualization tips and tricks, design thinking, information visualization, human-computer interaction, and typography. These certifications were obtained from institutions such as LinkedIn, Interaction Design Foundation (IDF), Udemy, and Lynda.com between 2019 and 2020.
June, 2012 - present
June, 2009