Allison (Dr.) Fisher

Co-Founder, Managing Director

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Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present
2 years

Co-Founder, Managing Director

Verdas Ventures

Nov 2021 - Present
4 years 2 months

Co-founder, CEO

Verdas AI

  • Leading a specialized consultancy dedicated to advancing ethical AI implementation through strategic consulting, comprehensive assessments, and professional training and certification programs
  • Designing and implementing responsible AI frameworks and governance structures
  • Conducting thorough AI system assessments and risk evaluations
  • Delivering expert-led training programs on AI ethics and best practices
  • Guiding organizations through AI certification processes
Jun 2021 - Present
4 years 7 months

Chief Learning Officer

(k)Nudging

Mar 2019 - Oct 2021
2 years 8 months

Head of aAI Academy

appliedAI Initiative - UnternehmerTUM

  • Responsible for strategy, leadership, and operations for the appliedAI Academy team
  • Developed team from 1 FTE to 10 FTE in 18 months during the corona crisis
  • Built up AI (Tech) knowledge for 20+ companies including BMW, Porsche Consulting, Siemens, Infineon, and EnBW
  • Led the design and launch of internal AI training programs for 5+ global organizations
  • Led the creation and launch of 3 public online AI courses in 2020
  • Created and implemented a personal development process for all team members
  • Collaborated with state and national ministries to build AI training courses
  • Increased training reach from ~800 people in first year to >25k in 2020
  • Coached the AI Engineering Research team in the creation and delivery of expert-level AI trainings such as Practical Anomaly Detection and Introduction to Bayesian Methods
Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
8 months
London, United Kingdom

Director of Blended Learning

Arden University

  • Led a team of 5 Programme Directors and 50+ lecturers to deliver blended instruction across 5 UK study centres in London, Birmingham, and Manchester
Mar 2017 - Aug 2019
2 years 6 months

Consultant

SaltEd Creative

  • Tested and analyzed third-party educational AI products
  • Created curriculum for face-to-face, blended, and e-learning environments
  • Developed instructor guides, job aids, and learner analyses
  • Conducted faculty training on new curriculum, instructional strategies, and technologies
Jun 2015 - Mar 2017
1 year 10 months

Dean, General Studies

Strayer University

  • Managed curriculum for the School of General Studies with over 1,000 faculty and 30,000 student seats each term
  • Oversaw 6 Department Chairs remotely to ensure development and improvement of curriculum and instruction
  • Collaborated with Deans of Faculty and Office of Institutional Effectiveness to assess student learning outcomes
  • Served on Steering Committee for Middle States Commission on Higher Education reaccreditation
  • Led strategic projects including redesign of developmental education, Faculty Greatness Project, and academic integrity initiative
  • Collaborated with executive leadership in admissions, financial aid, and advising to launch First-Year Experience program
  • Redesigned and launched adaptive, co-remediated college algebra course across 100+ online and on-ground sections
  • Completed and implemented a comprehensive program review influencing all undergraduate programs
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
1 year 1 month

Assistant Dean of Curriculum, School of General Studies

Strayer University

  • Managed full cycle of curriculum analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation for courses in English, Languages, Humanities, History, Philosophy, and Religion
  • Designed and led a State of Writing project scoring over 1,000 student essays to identify writing struggles
  • Implemented Growth Mindset pilot in English 090 leading to improved start rates, attendance, drop rates, and pass rates; pilot converted to standard curriculum
  • Created and implemented new English Composition course using an interactive digital textbook
  • Chaired General Studies Program Review committee for English, proposing comprehensive curriculum improvements
  • Conducted training on Growth Mindset pedagogy for students, faculty, and leadership
  • Collaborated on eBook training design, including training videos, to facilitate transition to new textbook model
  • Served on Foundations of Success Course Development Team supporting new student success strategies
  • Led specialized accreditation activities ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Developed quality curriculum and course design materials; monitored enrollment trends to ensure growth and strong outcomes
  • Created innovative classroom environments integrating instructional material with technology
Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
6 months

Department Head - General Education: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences

The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati

  • Developed and implemented a new tutoring center providing 30 hours per week of tutoring in all disciplines for over 800 students
  • Managed accreditation review process including material collection, deadline management, and presentations
  • Selected, trained, developed, and led regular and adjunct faculty according to campus policies
  • Administered and grew assigned academic program covering curriculum development, student advisement, and community relations
  • Supported college programs to achieve student completion rates through tutoring and advising
  • Collaborated with academic program directors across schools on scheduling, faculty sharing, curriculum, and other initiatives
Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
1 year 5 months
United States

Campus Dean

Strayer University

  • Oversaw campus academics and educational services
  • Ensured compliance with academic policies, procedures, and standards
  • Achieved student learning outcomes
  • Managed academic advising, tutoring center, counseling center, learning resource center, and computer labs
  • Hired, supervised, and evaluated campus faculty
  • Developed and coordinated class schedule
  • Mentored new faculty
Apr 2011 - Aug 2012
1 year 5 months

Full-Time Faculty in English

Strayer University

  • Taught four classes per quarter
  • Provided tutoring
  • Served as student advisor
  • Mentored new faculty
  • Served as subject matter expert for course and curriculum development
  • Participated in department committees
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
5 months
Delaware, United States

Adjunct Instructor of English

Ohio Wesleyan University

  • Designed and taught classes in Composition
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
5 months
Springfield, United States

Adjunct Instructor of English

Wittenberg University

  • Designed and taught classes in Composition and Literature
Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
1 year 4 months

Adjunct Instructor of English

Strayer University

  • Designed and taught classes in Composition and Developmental English
Aug 2008 - Jun 2009
11 months
Springfield, United States

Visiting Instructor of English

Wittenberg University

  • Designed and taught classes in Composition and Literature
Sep 2002 - May 2008
5 years 9 months

Graduate Teaching Associate

The Ohio State University

  • Designed and taught classes in Composition, Literature, Popular Culture, and Business Communication

Summary

With 20+ years in building AI training programs, curriculum design, and educational leadership, I combine the heart of an educator with the drive of a leader. My goal? To make learning engaging, accessible, and impactful for diverse audiences.

Curious about all things learning, I’m always exploring new methods to tackle educational challenges. Whether it’s in-person, online, or hybrid – I’m dedicated to fostering growth and resilience in every learner.

My edge: I blend academic insight with business leadership, connecting ideas across fields for innovative solutions.

As CEO of Verdas AI, where we’re committed to "Building a better future with AI," I’ll be sharing insights into my daily work, the latest AI trends, and thoughts on entrepreneurship and leadership. If you’re looking for support with AI initiatives in your organization, feel free to schedule a meeting via the link above in my profile!

Skills

  • Ai Ethics & Responsible Ai
  • Ai Training & Competence-building
  • Coaching & Mentoring Teams And Individuals
  • Employee Development & Team Management (Remote + On-site)
  • Change Management In Fast-paced Environments
  • Large-scale Program Design And Implementation

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Advanced

Education

Sep 2002 - May 2008

The Ohio State University

Doctor of Philosophy, English: Narrative Theory, 20th Century Literature, Modernist Literature · English: Narrative Theory, 20th Century Literature, Modernist Literature · Columbus, United States

Aug 2000 - May 2002

The Ohio State University

Master of Arts, English · English · Columbus, United States

Aug 1996 - May 2000

University of Houston

Bachelor of Arts, English · English · Houston, United States

Certifications & licenses

Foundations of AI Quality

IEEE CertifAIEd AI Ethics Lead hybrid

Professional Scrum Master™ I

Value-Based Engineering Pioneer

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