FIS Welcomes Alisa Stanley as Training and Capacity Building Project Associate
Families In Schools (FIS) is delighted to welcome Alisa Stanley as our new Training and Capacity Building Project Associate. Alisa brings a calm brilliance, a thoughtful eye for detail, and a genuine commitment to our mission with experience supporting projects with care, clarity, and strong follow-through. With her strong background in education and K-12 student support, she leads with curiosity, humility, and respect for families and educators that perfectly suits her for her role at FIS.
As the Training and Capacity Building Project Associate, Alisa will support the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of high-quality training and technical assistance across our client and partner network, ensuring alignment, quality, and consistency in FIS’s training execution. She will play a crucial role in managing our team of trainers, tracking deliverables, and ensuring the seamless implementation of projects for educators, family liaisons, and parent leaders.
“Alisa brings a rare mix of operational excellence, grounding presence, and deep commitment to families and educators. She will strengthen the heart and the backbone of our work, and I am excited for the impact she will help us build as we continue growing this next chapter of FIS.”
— Ashley Johnson, Director of Training and Capacity Building at FIS
“What a wonderful way to close out the year. Our Training and Capacity Building team has expanded with intention, and Alisa’s presence completes the arc of support we envisioned for this team. Her arrival strengthens our ability to meet the growing needs of families and partners with care and excellence. Welcome to FIS, Alisa!”
— Azucena Hernandez, Executive Vice President of FIS
Please join us in warmly welcoming Alisa Stanley to the Families In Schools team.
Alisa Stanley
Alisa Stanley is an accomplished education professional with extensive experience in K-12 operations, compliance, community engagement, and organizational leadership across public, charter, and nonprofit settings. She holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Master’s in Education, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Leadership. Alisa brings a strong foundation in both human development and systems thinking to her work supporting students and families.
Throughout her career, Alisa has served in key operational and compliance roles where she led initiatives focused on data integrity, enrollment management, training implementation, policy development, and family engagement. Her work has strengthened organizational processes, improved communication pathways, and supported leaders and teams in creating more effective and equitable environments for the communities they serve.
Alisa’s professional passions center on empowering families, strengthening school-community relationships, and building capacity for educators and leaders through high-quality training and supportive systems. She has designed outreach strategies, supported DEI initiatives, facilitated engagement spaces, and developed resources that promote clarity, access, and belonging for diverse school communities.
At Families In Schools, Alisa supports the development and delivery of training, tools, and capacity-building initiatives that deepen family engagement across partner organizations. She is committed to ensuring that all families feel connected, informed, and equipped to advocate for their children’s educational success.
Driven, relational, and mission-centered, Alisa brings a blend of strategic insight, cultural humility, and community-focused experience to the FIS team. She is excited to contribute to work that uplifts families and strengthens educational ecosystems across California.