About Farisha Ismail

Farisha Ismail is Practice Lead of Learning Solutions at McLean & Company, where she leads the research and development of competency-based learning solutions that help organizations build critical capabilities and improve performance. Her work focuses on strengthening the capabilities organizations need to navigate a rapidly changing world of work and achieve meaningful outcomes.

She brings with her 20 years of experience working across several industries in the private and public sectors, including healthcare, transportation, higher education, finance, management consulting, information technology, and community service. Her experience spans regional, national, and global organizations in the areas of Talent Strategy and Development, HR Strategy and Transformation, and Culture and Change Management.

Farisha holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Human Resources and Adult Education with a specialization in Organizational Development, Learning, Performance and Change through Colorado State University (USA), Bachelor of Art (B.A. Hons.) in Psychology from York University (Canada), and a Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resources from Seneca College (Canada). She is certified as a Human Resources Leader (CHRL), and a PROSCI Certified Change Professional (CPP).