Lisa has a diverse background in green building, transportation planning, higher education administration, and environmental consulting -- with the common thread being a focus on advancing emerging ideas through information sharing, collaboration and relationship building. She has been working with Colorado Farm & Food Alliance since its early years, first as a grantwriter and more recently with an expanded staff role as Manager of Partnerships and Development. She is a graduate of UCLA (BA Communications, MA Urban Planning, MBA). Lisa moved to Paonia in 2013, drawn by the majestic surroundings, local food, and vibrant, small-town community. Her love for growing things began when she dove headlong into managing her children's elementary school garden, taking great delight in encouraging kids in their discovery of where their food comes from and how compost is made. Today, she loves supporting local farms and farmers and advocating for the natural environment through her work with Colorado Farm & Food Alliance.
Contact: lisa@colofarmfood.org