Dr. Alyssa Bish, Director,
Division of Children and Family Services
Dr. Alyssa Bish is the Director of the Division of Children and Family Services in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Bish was appointed Director on October 24, 2023.
Dr. Bish's most recent role was serving as Director of Personnel, appointed by Governor Parson, for the State of Missouri. During her tenure she oversaw personnel policies and responsibilities, developed and carried out initiatives to benefit state team members, and collaborated with Human Resources professionals for all 17 executive departments.
Prior to Bish's work in personnel she held various roles of increasing responsibility for the Department of Social Services serving children and families. Dr. Bish oversaw multiple statewide initiatives including the implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act and initiatives to improve the quality of foster care services and decrease the backlog of cases.
Bish has a Doctorate in Communication, a Master of Public Affairs degree, and a Master of Arts in Communication from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Public Relations and Organizational Leadership and a minor in Sociology from Wayne State College.
Contact:
Michelle Isley, Administrative Assistant
(531) 249-1733
Michelle.Isley@nebraska.gov