As an educator and leader, Lisa is an ardent synthesizer and empathizer who seeks connection with every engagement. Lisa is looked to for her leadership in creating spaces for people to realize their power to produce a desired effect, and to become efficacious! As the President & CEO of the Silicon Valley Education Foundation, she works to deliver and advocate for STEM education that inspires underserved students to succeed in college and careers.
In her position, Lisa’s work is focused on eliminating the divide in educational quality, access, and opportunity by inspiring parents and advocates to learn and organize, for teachers and education leaders to upskill and create STEM environments that excite students, and for policymakers to demand—and act for—change.