Elissa Harrison

Director, Talent and Program Development @Alberta Innovates

Edmonton, AB, CA
MOBILE NUMBERS
+91 *********19

Signup · Get unlimited contacts

WORK HISTORY

Sep 2025 — Present

Director, Talent and Program Development @Alberta Innovates

View department →

Edmonton, AB, CA

Supporting Alberta Innovates’ people strategy through programs that build leadership capacity, strengthen talent pipelines, and shape a meaningful employee experience aligned to our mission.Focus areas:• Leadership and capability development• Talent assessment and succession planning• High potential and mentorship programs• Performance, recognition, and growth practices• Inclusion and belonging initiatives• Coaching and advising leaders• Program evaluation and continuous improvement• Aligning people programs to organizational strategyDriving work that supports people, performance, and innovation while partnering across the organization to build teams that are capable, connected, and future ready.

EDUCATION

N/A

University of Alberta

Rural Development Exchange Program- Alberta and Mexico

2009 — 2013

University of Alberta

Human Resources Management, Human Resources Management

2002 — 2005

Concordia University of Edmonton

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology and Education

ABOUT ELISSA HARRISON

I build talent systems and leadership programs that help people grow and organizations thrive. With 18+ years of experience in complex environments, I have led work that strengthens leadership capability, shapes culture, and creates meaningful employee experiences.I partner closely with executives and teams to design programs that support performance, development, and real connection to purpose. My work has spanned leadership development, succession, performance and recognition, coaching, and strategic workforce programs.I believe in building culture with intention, developing leaders who elevate others, and creating systems that support people in real ways. Great organizations care about how work feels and how people grow.

This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.

Elissa Harrison — Director, Talent and Program Development at Alberta Innovates in Edmonton, AB, CA | Unifers