Alyssa Dassa

Alyssa Dassa serves as an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics at Thomas College, leveraging a unique fusion of engineering, business, and coaching expertise to advance research in innovation and the gig economy.

Her educational foundation includes:

• DBA in Business Administration (Strategy & Innovation), Capella University
• Post-Masters Certificate in Education (College Teaching), Capella University
• MBA in Management, New York University
• MS in Biomedical Engineering, Drexel University
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University

Dr. Dassa specializes in strategy, design thinking, and business analytics, with deep focus on gig economy dynamics, product lifecycle development, and systems thinking. Her work bridges technical innovation—evidenced by 21 medical device patents—and contemporary business challenges like industry 4.0 adoption and social change initiatives. She integrates professional coaching methodologies (PCC-certified) to enhance leadership development and organizational performance.

Her professional credentials include International Coach Federation accreditation (PCC) and Maine Real Estate Commission licensure (Designated Broker). Technical contributions span 21 U.S. patents in aneurysm treatment devices, chemical analyzers, and surgical instrumentation, reflecting prior biomedical engineering expertise.