Lisa has more than 16 years professional fundraising and grant writing experience, working with a number of nonprofits in Southern California including Girl Scouts San Diego Council, one of the largest councils in the country. While working on their capital campaign, she secured a prestigious $500,000 Kresge Challenge Grant.
Her areas of expertise include tribal government, social services, and arts and culture. She has written successful grants to FEMA, IMLS, HUD, the State of California, and other government entities. She has also served as a board member for several nonprofit organizations as well as The Bravo Foundation. Lisa graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in American Public Affairs and lives in San Diego.