As vice president for programs, Houston Endowment, Lisa leads the foundation’s grant activities and serves on the executive team. Prior to joining Houston Endowment in 2013, Lisa was general counsel and vice president for talent support at YES Prep Public Schools, where she served on the management team of the charter management organization. Prior to joining YES Prep, Lisa provided consulting services on a variety of education-related projects, including development of the Rice University Children’s Campus and assessment and planning for Rice’s K-12 initiatives. She has also been a visiting professor at Texas Southern University Law School. Earlier in her career, Lisa served as director of professional development for the Texas offices of McKinsey & Company and practiced labor and employment law as a partner at Bracewell in Houston. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. A native Texan, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, including several rescue dogs currently living in their home.
(Spring 2020)