MEET
LISA
inspirational
conversationalist
Lisa is a business strategist, global entrepreneur, and speaker, who has traveled to 23 countries and lived in Japan, Italy, and the Philippines. These experiences have equipped her to connect with people from different backgrounds and cultures. She founded Intentional Connections, a networking event designed to help countless women build meaningful business and leadership connections. In all of 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 high-impact presentations that engage a variety of audiences. She energizes, encourages, and knows how to command a room. Lisa loves to speak and coach! She coached basketball and volleyball at the collegiate level.
Today, you can find Lisa on stages across the world and consulting across industries with a focus on:
✔️ Stress management & wellness
✔️ Mental health awareness
✔️ Communication improvement
✔️ Conflict reduction
WORLD
TRAVELS
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
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
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
Lisa is actively involved in her local community and beyond. In January 2023, she 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 the world.