Alissa Cappelleri

As Learning and Development Coordinator at New Frontiers Executive Function Coaching, Alissa plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of successful coaches. She designs and delivers high-level training programs that equip coaches with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to provide impactful, client-centered support. Drawing on best practices in instruction and behavior modification, she ensures that professional development is both rigorous and practical, helping coaches translate theory into meaningful results for the individuals and families they serve. Through this work, Alissa strengthens the quality of coaching across the organization and fosters a culture of continual learning and growth. 

Alissa’s professional background reflects her longstanding commitment to education and resilience-building. She earned her Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education from The College of New Jersey, where she specialized in Emotional and Behavioral Challenges. Her graduate studies also took her to Espoo International School in Finland, where she studied inquiry-based instruction and learner-centered approaches. These experiences deepened her understanding of how curiosity, flexibility, and self-direction can be cultivated in learners of all ages—insights she now brings to executive function coaching. As a certified Special Education teacher in New Jersey, Alissa taught across diverse learning environments, supporting students with a wide range of needs and circumstances. Through this work, she developed a passion for helping individuals not only succeed academically but also build the skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Recognizing the often-unspoken expectations that students and professionals alike are held accountable for, she transitioned into coaching to focus on equipping people with adaptable strategies they can carry into every context of their lives. 

At New Frontiers, Alissa leads with both expertise and empathy. She develops and facilitates workshops for internal teams as well as partnering organizations, ensuring that executive function skill interventions remain dynamic and evidence-based. She values strong partnerships and approaches her work with collaboration at the center—whether she is mentoring coaches, working one-on-one with clients, or offering an insightful perspective as individuals reflect on their own growth. With an eye for both the big picture and the fine details, she helps create an environment where coaches and clients alike can thrive. 

Outside of her professional role, Alissa nurtures her creative and reflective side. She is an avid reader who is always exploring new ideas through books, an aspiring watercolor artist who enjoys experimenting with color and form, and a devoted dog owner who relishes her many one-sided conversations with her loyal companion. 

Alissa supports clients and coaches in strengthening skills such as organization, planning and prioritization, task initiation, and time management. She also emphasizes adaptability, stress management, and resilience, helping individuals build confidence in their ability to navigate challenges across academic, personal, and professional settings. By blending structured strategies with curiosity and compassion, she equips others to turn growth into a lifelong habit.