Lisa is a compassionate speech-language pathologist from Chicago, Illinois. Her academic journey includes a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science with a minor in Spanish from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Rockhurst University. She is currently a PhD candidate at Liberty University, pursuing a doctorate in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design and Technology. She is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice and serves as the Program Director for the Communication Sciences and Disorders programs at Saint Xavier University.

Driven by the inequitable distribution of rehabilitation resources, Lisa found her calling in nonprofit work within higher education and grassroots NGOs. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new things, traveling when she can, and laughing as much as possible.