Alissa Farber

Alissa Farber has extensive work experience in various roles and organizations. Alissa is currently the Vice President at Positively Partners, a position they have held since January 2018. From 2016 to 2018, they worked as a Mentor at MassChallenge. Prior to that, from 2015 to 2018, they were a Consultant at The Social Innovation Forum. In 2015, they founded their own coaching and consulting firm called "shift happens™ | consulting + coaching," where they worked as a Founder until December 2017. Additionally, they have experience as a Program Director at Teach Plus from 2013 to 2015 and has held multiple roles at Citizen Schools, including National Director of Program Leadership from 2012 to 2013. Alissa has also worked as a Consultant at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education from 2009 to 2010. Alissa's work experience demonstrates their expertise in areas such as talent management, employee engagement, business development, strategic planning, career coaching, and program leadership.

Alissa Farber completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree at Wesleyan University. Alissa then pursued further education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where they obtained an Ed. M degree in Human Development & Psychology. Recently, Alissa attended the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching from 2016 to 2017, where they earned a certification as a Certified Professional Coach + Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner.