Alex Zissman

Background

About Alex Zissman

I work to build up systems and programs which work to help people. I develop and implement collaborative user-centered systems which can efficiently offer enhanced ability and capacity for an organization's team to produce the best good for our world. To do this, I bring experience in:BEING PEOPLE-FOCUSED• Working collaboratively with a team, across multiple teams, or across departments, as well as working independently/autonomously• Building, fostering, and supervising a cohesive, supporting, and collaborative team• Developing strong and supportive interpersonal networks• Coalition building• Focusing on personal values and strengths• Emphasizing effective team dynamics, utilizing diverse perspectives and cultural/intersectional sensitivitiesBEING DATA-DRIVEN• Utilizing data-driven evidence-based decision-making• Developing efficient, meaningful, data-driven tools and systems• Focusing on the user-needs and end-user perspectives during the development and implementation of new systems or updates• Designing and developing data-driven dashboards for accessible data visualization, readability, and story tellingBEING STRATEGIC & ENGAGING• Strategic planning, program management and organizational/community engagement• Grant processes, management and administration • Implementing innovative problem-solving strategies and collaborative design thinking approaches• Working in a university/higher-ed environment, specifically with student leadership development, program development, and leadership mentoringPlease contact me at Alexander.Zissman@gmail.com with any inquiries regarding partnerships/collaborations or general common interests.