Lisa was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She attended the University of Southern California and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for her undergraduate studies in journalism and public relations. She has worked for various nonprofits over the past seven years, including Seattle Children’s Hospital. Seeing the need for improved nonprofit management systems, Lisa returned to school to complete her master’s in public administration at the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Affairs. She also completed graduate certificates in nonprofit management and global health of women, adolescents and children. Lisa volunteered with Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest and is passionate about health equity and access for all.