Meet our Team

           Ms. Lisa Temple, the President and Founder of Polaris Future Shift, established her company to meet the growing need for specialized training, marketing, management, and support in education and workforce development. With over three decades of experience in leading, directing, and branding various continuing education programs, she recognized the unique challenges faced by these sectors, especially in an ever-changing marketplace.

Ms. Temple’s passion for coaching and mentoring, combined with her expertise in branding, marketing, and partnership development, drives her dedication to coaching and training individuals, aspiring entrepreneurs, businesses, and educators on the importance of branding. Central to her philosophy is the value she places on people and the alignment of vision with purpose. She emphasizes the importance of using branding and marketing alongside one’s innate skills to achieve both personal and business success.

Ms. Temple holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Virginia State University, an M.S.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Old Dominion University, and certificates in Digital Marketing Strategies and Artificial Intelligence and Brand Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management. Ms. Temple is the former education division director for the School of Education at ODU and the former program director for the VDOE/ODU Career Switcher Program. Throughout her professional career, she has mentored and coached thousands of students.  Ms. Temple is a member of the American Marketing Association, Downtown Norfolk Council, and the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce.  She is a former member of the National Association for Alternative Certification, and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association.

Ms. Temple has chaired numerous committees, appeared on local TV and radio shows, and presented at the American Association for Adults and Continuing Education. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the American Marketing Association, and a lifetime member of the Digital Marketing Institute.  

 Avonda Turner is a digital expert with over 10 years of experience in developing websites and digital assets. Featured in publications such as Black Enterprise, Business Insider, and Tech Cocktail, Avonda has used her self-taught skills to create mobile-responsive landing pages, websites, and applications that drive revenue. Her expertise in digital development allows her to transform creative ideas into high-performing digital platforms.

In addition to her work in the private and government sectors, Avonda has taught CTE computer science classes to middle and high school students. She also served as a curriculum writer for the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), developing CTE curricula to better prepare students for the digital world. A graduate of Old Dominion University, Avonda is passionate about delivering user-focused digital experiences that inspire and achieve measurable results.