Alisa J. Henley, PHR is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Alisa has empowered leaders of faith-based organizations to regain their focus and fulfill their mission through training & leadership development and strategic planning. She serves as the executive director for The Sunshine Organization where their focus is to create, grow and strengthen healthier faith-based organizations. Alisa is a subject matter expert in organizational effectiveness and growth. She has worked for Fortune 100 clients in a variety of industries including faith-based nonprofits, local government, and federal government. Alisa’s recent experience includes partnering with high potential leaders in a faith-based organization to build change management skills in preparation for a shift in strategy. In addition, she recently developed a custom curriculum to build leadership, team effectiveness, and influencing skills among the research project leaders in a in a mega ministry/global nonprofit. Prior to starting her own business, Alisa was a managing consultant traveling the US developing organizational leaders. She serves as trustee on several national boards including the North America Missions Board (NAMB) and Blue River Baptist Association. Alisa travels the world delivering keynote addresses on Catching The Vision, Staying the Course.
Education
- University of MO, BS – Business Administration
- Webster University, MA – Human Resources Management
- Keller Graduate School of Management, MPA – Healthcare Administration
- Grand Canyon University, PhD – Industrial Psychology – Organizational Development (2017)
Teaching Experience
- Benedictine University (online) 2012 – present
- Park University (classroom) 2014 – present
- DeVry University (online/classroom) 2006-2011
- Baker University (classroom) 2005-2006
- Authored Books
- Catch The Vision, Stay the Course (2013)
- Chronicles, Covered & Revealed (2014)
- Gems, Fruit of the Spirit (2015)
- Dig Deep, Build High (2016)
Certification/License
- Kingsway Ministry World Wide Association, Minister of the Gospel since 2015
- Professional Certification in HR (PHR) since 2011