Alisha Mc Carthy
About Alisha Mc Carthy
Alisha McCarthy is an experienced Project Manager currently working at Great Minds since 2021. She has held various project management roles across multiple organizations, including Wisewire Ed and McGraw-Hill Education, and has a background in Economics and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Work at Great Minds
Alisha McCarthy has been employed at Great Minds as a Project Manager since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing project execution and ensuring that project goals align with organizational objectives. Her experience in project management contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the projects she manages.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Great Minds, Alisha McCarthy held various project management roles across multiple organizations. She worked at Wisewire Ed as Project Success Manager from 2016 to 2021, where she focused on ensuring successful project outcomes. Additionally, she served as Project Manager at Wiley Education Services from 2019 to 2021 and at Quad/Graphics from 2013 to 2016. Her extensive experience includes positions at McGraw-Hill Education, where she held roles as Project Manager, Project Supervisor, and Editorial Coordinator/Production Editor.
Educational Background
Alisha McCarthy studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Spanish from 1995 to 1999. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and communication, which are essential skills in project management.
Early Career and Other Roles
Alisha McCarthy began her career in various roles before transitioning into project management. She worked as an Immigration Paralegal at Zulkie Partners LLC from 2002 to 2004. She also held a position as Associate Project Manager at U.S. Cellular in 2013 for a brief period. Her early experiences contributed to her understanding of project dynamics and client relations.