MEET
LISA
inspirational
conversationalist
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Lisa is a business strategist and executive who has traveled to 21 countries and lived in Japan, Italy, and the Philippines. These experiences have equipped her to connect with people from different backgrounds and cultures. She co-founded Intentional Connections, a networking event for women to make business and leadership connections. In her work with organizations and individuals, she has honed the skills leaders need today to connect people with different perspectives in a hot-button climate.
Lisa has 17 years of experience delivering presentations that engage various audiences. She loves to speak and coach, having coached basketball and volleyball at the collegiate level. Over the last few years, her interests have turned to coaching, consulting, and advising, both internally and for those in her network.
Today, you can find Lisa consulting in various industries, emphasizing stress management, promoting wellness and mental health, improving communication, and reducing conflict within a company or organization. She energizes, encourages, and knows how to command a room.
WORLD
TRAVELS
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Lisa started her world travels as a college student, taking summer trips to Japan and Italy to direct day camps on a military base. After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa, she directed a large-scale Day Camp operation for over 600 children. In her late 20s, she lived on an island in Japan with a family and directed camps. Lisa returned to the States to attend graduate school in Chicago.
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
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Lisa led over 50 teams on world trips and directed day camps for children in Africa, Australia, Brazil, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, the Philippines, and the United States. These unique trips provided team-building experiences in unique and dynamic cultural contexts.
These experiences in her 30s shaped Lisa's identity today. She believes everyone has a story and is worthy of being seen as individuals within their families, workplaces, society, and the world. Understanding what good judgment is and how it is learned is central to achieving and creating a safe space for people to sense belonging, feel respected, and know their voices will be heard.
expanding horizons
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Lisa was employed by the State of Iowa, managed two small businesses, worked in higher education, and was the director of four nonprofit organizations. Lisa’s work in different industries sharpened her skills to ask questions, define a problem, analyze assumptions and biases, and consider other interpretations.
These professional development opportunities enhanced Lisa's life experiences and refined her critical thinking skills, which have wide applications. She feels that organizations with healthy workplace cultures are more likely to have more engaged employees, increased job satisfaction, and higher levels of trust.
LIVING WITH
intentionality
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Lisa is actively involved in her local community and beyond. In January 2023, she co-founded Intentional Connections in Iowa for women to make business and leadership connections where everyone can be seen, heard, and valued.
Lisa aspires to live intentionally and connect with people in the adventures of life. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out, hiking, and traveling.