Alyssa Townsend
About Alyssa Townsend
Alyssa Townsend is a Program Manager for Employee Experience at Standard AI, where she has worked since 2024. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University and has extensive experience in people operations and culture management across various companies.
Work at Standard AI
Alyssa Townsend currently serves as the Program Manager for Employee Experience at Standard AI, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Culture and DEI Program Manager at Standard AI from 2022 to 2024, where she contributed to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization. Her experience at Standard AI has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of employee needs and organizational dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Alyssa Townsend earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with a focus on Printmaking from the Academy of Art University. She studied there from 2008 to 2013, completing her degree over five years. This educational background has equipped her with a creative perspective, which she applies in her roles related to employee experience and organizational culture.
Background
Alyssa Townsend has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles that emphasize people operations and workplace culture. She began her career as an Executive Assistant at Databricks in 2016, where she supported the co-founder. Over the years, she has held several managerial positions, including roles at Habit, LLC and Huge, where she focused on office management and culture. Her experiences span multiple organizations and roles, contributing to her expertise in employee experience.
Previous Employment History
Before her current role at Standard AI, Alyssa Townsend held several positions that contributed to her expertise in employee experience and culture. She worked as the Manager of People Operations and Culture at Habit, LLC for one month in 2018. Prior to that, she served as the Executive Assistant at Gershoni Creative Agency for 11 months in 2018-2019. Additionally, she worked at Habit, LLC as the Manager of Office and Culture from 2016 to 2018, and as the Workplace Manager at Huge from 2019 to 2021.