Lissa Fresquez
Associate Director, Technology Innovations Learning Team
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Fully use my leadership, technical, and organizational skills to create effective learning environments for faculty and students. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Associate Director, Technology Innovations
EdPlus, Arizona State University
Santa Barbara
09.2024 - Current
- Lead a small team of Learning Technologists supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Mentor team members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths within the company.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations while adapting to changes in legislation or best practices as needed.
Manager, Learning Technology Implementation
EdPlus at ASU
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Lead the implementation of new learning technologies and integration tools in online courses
- Partner with faculty, instructional designers, and software companies to support technology adoption
- Provide scaling and support for adopted tools across ASU.
Learning Technologist
EdPlus at ASU
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Evaluated and implemented pilots for learning technology integration tools in online courses at ASU
- Provided scaling and support to promote adopted tools throughout ASU
- Collaborated with faculty, instructional designers, UTO, college partners, and software companies.
Assistant Director
Success by Design, ASU-UC
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Hired, trained, and supervised Course Managers, a Course Coordinator, and student staff
- Oversaw curriculum development, course evaluations, assessment, and scheduling
- Monitored all aspects of Success by Design Courses.
Course Manager
Success by Design, ASU-UC
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Delivered curriculum development and training for applying and teaching learning theories
- Managed departmental goals and ensured program assessment outcomes
- Oversaw faculty organization, including hiring, onboarding, and professional development
- Planned and facilitated faculty forums, conferences, and debrief meetings
- Conducted faculty performance evaluations and provided feedback.
Credentials Evaluator & Program Coordinator
Arizona PBS / ASU
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed the daily operations of the First Things First Scholarship Program
- Developed and improved administration and scholarship program policies
- Prepared and analyzed data and reports concerning the scholarship program
- Provided technology support to early childhood educators.
Media Specialist
Tolleson Unified High School District
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Created and managed a career and college planning center
- Assisted students with job applications and interviews
- Developed technical support resources for faculty and students
- Supervised a student technology support team.
Classroom Technology Coordinator & Media Specialist
Litchfield Unified Elementary District
01.2008 - 05.2012
- Provided training and support for Library Management Systems and online evaluation programs
- Implemented district-wide technology initiatives
- Conducted faculty and student trainings on database researching, digital publishing, and cloud-based tools
- Managed daily operations of several library media centers.
Third & Fourth Grade Educator / ESL Instructor
Mesa Public Schools & Edu-Prize Charter School
07.1993 - 05.2007
- Conducted daily classroom instruction using ESL strategies
- Prepared lesson plans, administered tests, and provided feedback
- Produced effective learning experiences for English Language Learners.
Education
M.Ed. Educational Technology with an Emphasis in Adult Learning and Training -
Northern Arizona University
B.A. Education with an Endorsement in ESL Learning - undefined
Arizona State University, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
Skills
Academic integrity
College planning
Curriculum design
Data analysis
Early childhood education
English as a second language
Leadership
Lesson planning
Library management
Marketing
Needs assessment
Onboarding
Research
Salesforce
Scheduling
Technical support
Technology integration
Instructional design
Project management
Team Leadership
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Performance Management
Leadershipandcommittees
- College Liaison for the Instructional Technology Advisory Committee
- Review, Promotion, and Tenure Pilot (RPT) Program
- Academic Integrity Working Group Standards Committee
- University College Canvas Liaison
- Chairperson for ASU ITAC Pilot Working Group
Certificatesandendorsements
- AZ State Elementary Education
- Google Applications Certifications
- K-12 Library Media Specialist, State of Arizona
- K-12 English as a Second Language, State of Arizona
- Quality Matters Rubric Certification
- ASU Leadership in the New American University Supervisor Development Program Certification
Certification
T4 Leadership Academy, ASU
Timeline
Associate Director, Technology Innovations
EdPlus, Arizona State University
09.2024 - Current
T4 Leadership Academy, ASU
06-2024
Manager, Learning Technology Implementation
EdPlus at ASU
04.2024 - 08.2025
Learning Technologist
EdPlus at ASU
01.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Director
Success by Design, ASU-UC
07.2021 - 01.2022
Leadership in the New American University, ASU
07-2020
Course Manager
Success by Design, ASU-UC
06.2019 - 07.2021
Credentials Evaluator & Program Coordinator
Arizona PBS / ASU
01.2017 - 06.2019
Media Specialist
Tolleson Unified High School District
07.2012 - 05.2016
Classroom Technology Coordinator & Media Specialist
Litchfield Unified Elementary District
01.2008 - 05.2012
Third & Fourth Grade Educator / ESL Instructor
Mesa Public Schools & Edu-Prize Charter School
07.1993 - 05.2007
M.Ed. Educational Technology with an Emphasis in Adult Learning and Training -
Northern Arizona University
B.A. Education with an Endorsement in ESL Learning - undefined
Arizona State University, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College