Lisa

LCS Program Coordinator

The Resilient Leader

Her Story…

Lisa first heard about Partnerships for Permanence during her sophomore year of college when her professor shared an email about a leadership program. Intrigued by the opportunity to learn more about child welfare and develop her leadership skills, she decided to join the “Leaders Changing the System” program in 2019.

After completing the program, Lisa became invested in P4P’s mission and joined as an intern and continued to contribute to their advocacy for foster youth and adoptees. As an intern, she played a role in coordinating listening sessions, which provided valuable insight into the challenges faced by foster youth and adoptees, such as feeling disconnected from their case managers and lacking necessary resources.

In 2020, Lisa graduated from Hamline University with her Bachelor of Arts in Public Health Science. She ventured into other career paths, including working as a shelter advocate and scheduling coordinator.

Her role…

Lisa now works with Partnerships for Permanence as a Program Coordinator. In this role, she is responsible for assisting with the coordination of our Leaders Changing the System (LCS) programs and events. This includes leadership and mentoring training, youth and adult summit, support groups and social events. Lisa’s role also entails assisting with program coordination, implementation, recruitment, and marketing efforts.

Lisa is driven by a strong desire to raise awareness and advocate for foster youth and adoptees. She aspires to serve as an inspiration and support system for young leaders, by fostering their growth and empowerment.