Inclusive Publishing & Psychological Safety Consultant
Alisa is a creative and data-driven publishing professional who specializes in developing and implementing practical DEIA frameworks. As an inclusive publishing consultant, she guides scholarly publishers, academic institutions, and editorial teams in the design, implementation, and evaluation of equitable publishing practices that center accessibility, representation, and accountability. Drawing on over a decade of experience across scholarly publishing—including as the Head of DEI at Cell Press, where she spearheaded DEI and psychological safety initiatives across over 50 scientific journals—she brings a strategic, intersectional perspective to advancing inclusion in academic publishing.
Alisa is a certified Fearless Organization Practitioner who specializes in measuring psychological safety and improving team culture around open conversation, risk taking, and inclusion, with a special emphasis on fostering environments where diverse voices feel valued and empowered to contribute. Whether leading high-impact training for editorial boards or leading initiatives to advance inclusive policy and practice in academic publishing, her goal is to create and implement structures that reflect and support the full breadth of scholarly communities.
Alisa is based in Huntsville, AL; she is a French horn player, an avid cyclist, and a fan of sci-fi and fantasy literature. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, playing D&D, practicing yoga, and spending time with her spouse, children, and cat.
Alisa is a creative and data-driven publishing professional who specializes in developing and implementing practical DEIA frameworks. As an inclusive publishing consultant, she guides scholarly publishers, academic institutions, and editorial teams in the design, implementation, and evaluation of equitable publishing practices that center accessibility, representation, and accountability. Drawing on over a decade of experience across scholarly publishing—including as the Head of DEI at Cell Press, where she spearheaded DEI and psychological safety initiatives across over 50 scientific journals—she brings a strategic, intersectional perspective to advancing inclusion in academic publishing.
Alisa is a certified Fearless Organization Practitioner who specializes in measuring psychological safety and improving team culture around open conversation, risk taking, and inclusion, with a special emphasis on fostering environments where diverse voices feel valued and empowered to contribute. Whether leading high-impact training for editorial boards or leading initiatives to advance inclusive policy and practice in academic publishing, her goal is to create and implement structures that reflect and support the full breadth of scholarly communities.
Alisa is based in Huntsville, AL; she is a French horn player, an avid cyclist, and a fan of sci-fi and fantasy literature. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, playing D&D, practicing yoga, and spending time with her spouse, children, and cat.
