Elizabeth Lisic

• Lead Strategic Visioning: Spearhead strategic visioning efforts to plan, develop, and assess professional learning programs that align with the needs of partnering institutions and stakeholders, ensuring relevance and effectiveness
• Process Development and Implementation: Develop and implement processes for the logistics, design, facilitation, and evaluation of professional development events and educational resources, ensuring high-quality delivery that meets organizational goals
• Collaboration and Supervision: Supervise internal teams and collaborate with external stakeholders to design and execute professional learning events and supports, maintaining alignment with organizational objectives and partner needs
• Comprehensive Program Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of programs and initiatives to ensure offerings effectively meet the needs of stakeholders, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement
• Impact Assessment and Data Utilization: Collaborate with other organizational leaders to assess the impact of professional development initiatives, leveraging data insights to inform strategic planning and future programming
• Training and Capacity Building: Coordinate and facilitate team training sessions to equip team members with the skills and knowledge necessary for the effective implementation of professional development programs
• Mentorship Development: Guide the development of mentorship and training opportunities that support individual growth and foster a collaborative environment
• Evaluation Framework Implementation: Implement evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness of programs, utilizing participant and stakeholder feedback to enhance future offerings and drive strategic planning.

• Cultivated Strategic Relationships: Developed and deepened meaningful relationships with deans, chairs, faculty, and district partners, achieving 100% agreement in TA effectiveness surveys that coaching relationships facilitated meaningful collaboration and resource sharing
• Designed and Delivered Professional Development: Led the design and execution of over 30 professional development events across 2.5 years, achieving 100% satisfaction in participant evaluations by utilizing diverse instructional techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of educators
• Implemented Feedback-Driven Improvements: Conducted comprehensive evaluations of participant feedback to enhance the relevance and impact of learning events, resulting in 100% satisfaction reported in evaluations from our two largest learning events.
• Integrated Research-Based Practices: Modeled critical reflection techniques in coaching sessions, with 100% of respondents agreeing that opportunities for reflection promoted effective practices across their program.
• Supported Collaborative Networks: Fostered the development of collaborative networks among educators to facilitate ongoing peer learning and knowledge exchange, promoting best practices and innovation.
• Collaborated on Content Development: Partnered with cross-functional teams to create and refine professional development content, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and addressing the diverse needs of educators, as evidenced by high participant satisfaction.
• Curated Educational Resources: Assisted in curating resources and tools for educators, providing practical strategies that enhanced instructional practices and contributed to a more effective teaching and learning environment.
• Fostered a Solution-Oriented Approach: Navigated challenges during learning events with a solution-oriented mindset, leveraging innovation and creativity to enhance the participant experience and ensure smooth execution.

• Managed Operations: Oversaw daily operations of a multi-million-dollar grant-funded research center, ensuring seamless execution of initiatives and alignment with strategic objectives while maintaining financial stewardship and accountability
• Trained Global Educators: Delivered customized training to educators worldwide on strategies for assessing and enhancing critical thinking skills within their courses, leading to improved instructional effectiveness and student outcomes
• Supervised and Mentored Team: Provided leadership and mentorship to a diverse team of research associates and graduate assistants, guiding day-to-day operations, research activities, and project management to foster professional development
• Co-Developed Curricular Framework: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create a comprehensive curricular design framework that integrated critical thinking assessment into course structures, ensuring adaptability across diverse educational contexts
• Fostered External Partnerships: Established and maintained partnerships with external stakeholders, including educational institutions and funders, to advance research objectives and secure ongoing support for initiatives
• Led Program Evaluation Efforts: Directed program evaluation initiatives to assess the impact of training and curricular frameworks on educators' teaching practices, utilizing data to inform continuous improvement and future program development
• Ensured Grant Compliance: Spearheaded efforts to align research center operations with grant requirements, ensuring compliance with reporting, budgeting, and evaluation protocols to maintain funding integrity
• Promoted Collaborative Environment: Cultivated a collaborative and innovative work environment by encouraging idea exchange, professional growth, and shared responsibility among team members, enhancing overall team effectiveness.

Courses Taught: Information Literacy in Psychology, Quantitative Research Methods, Experimental Psychology, Senior Thesis

• Course Design and Implementation: Designed and implemented both on-ground and online courses for a diverse population of learners, consistently leading to significant improvements in targeted student learning outcomes, including critical and creative thinking skills and real-world problem solving.
• Facilitation of Class Discussions: Encouraged dynamic class discussions by integrating them into lesson plans, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and utilizing techniques to track and enhance student participation.
• Assessment and Feedback: Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely, constructive feedback, supporting their academic progress and development.
• Student Mentorship and Coaching: Built strong relationships with students, mentoring them on personal, professional, and academic goals while offering guidance on effective study habits to improve their overall success.