Alisha Powers

About Alisha Powers

I’m a learning design leader, educator, and coach with over a decade of experience…

Experience

1. Director, Instructional Design

   Via Institute On Character

   Jun 2023 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   I lead the development of engaging, research-backed tools and learning experiences that empower individuals, teams, leaders, and organizations to apply the science of character strengths in meaningful and practical ways.• Design polished, user-centered resources (e.g, courses, facilitation guides, workshops, protocols, case studies, multimedia tools) that translate complex insights into practical application• Lead the development and delivery of Workplaces at Their Best, VIA’s workplace program advancing strengths-based culture, well-being, and performance in organizations• Create and facilitate practice-based learning sessions for VIA’s consultant community to build confidence and applied expertise• Design and co-lead high-engagement webinars, collaborating closely with internal teams (Marketing, Research, IT) and external partners to ensure strategic alignment and broad reach• Maintain and evolve VIA’s resource library, communication, and knowledge systems to improve usability and access for practitioners• Support experiences that consistently receive high satisfaction and impact ratings (92% average session value and facilitation scores)I approach design with a strong belief in the power of collaboration and continuous learning. I deeply value the perspectives others bring and thrive in environments where we can co-create meaningful, human-centered learning, rooted in connection and community.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Master's degree, Education

  2013 — 2015

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor's degree, History

  2010 — 2012