Alissa Farber

Alissa Farber is the Vice President at Positively Partners, a role she has held since January 2018. In this position, she focuses on providing HR services and outsourcing for social impact organizations, particularly in the nonprofit sector. Farber has a strong background in coaching and consulting, having founded her own firm, shift happens™ | consulting + coaching, where she worked with various nonprofits and social enterprises to enhance talent management, employee engagement, and strategic planning.1

Professional Background

• Vice President, Positively Partners (January 2018 - Present)
  • Focus: HR services for social impact organizations.
• Mentor, MassChallenge (June 2016 - June 2018)
• Consultant, The Social Innovation Forum (December 2015 - January 2018)
• Founder, shift happens™ | consulting + coaching (July 2015 - December 2017)
• Program Director, T3 Initiative at Teach Plus (July 2013 - June 2015)
• Various roles at Citizen Schools from 2007 to 2013, including National Director of Program Leadership.1

Education

• Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Harvard Graduate School of Education, Ed.M. in Human Development & Psychology
• Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner.1

Farber's extensive experience in nonprofit management and her educational background in human development and psychology equip her to effectively lead initiatives that support organizational growth and employee development within the social sector.