Lisa is a "real" coach and does not shy away from the tough discussions. She will push you past your comfort zone but you will emerge better for it.  Tough with her pushing you to look within yourself to find the answers. Some sessions were very emotional but I felt I came out better for it. I gained a deeper understanding of what was holding me back and gain skills to help manage it instead of allowing it to hinder me.

Tess Holcombe, Regional Director Access & Reimbursement

Lisa is a skilled relationship builder who is able to weave grassroots organizational change into complex systems and organizational development.

Balandra Fregoso, Executive Director

I have had the pleasure of working with Lisa as the Director of 21st Century School Leaders Academy.  In our work together Lisa served as leadership coach for both site and district level leaders and served as a co-designer for professional learning opportunities that focused on systemic leadership, leading for equity and justice and transformation from the organizational and systemic level.  Lisa works consistently to support leaders in their efforts to construct systems, structures, and policies that have a direct impact on equitable outcomes.  Lisa has extensive experience in developing a leader's capacity to lead with an equity focus.  

Cheryl Domenichelli, Director, University of California at Berkeley

I was introduced to Lisa as a request for mentorship. After a few minutes into the conversation, it was clear our relationship wouldn't be that of a mentor/mentee, but two professionals engaging in difficult and complex conversations about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Lisa brings a unique perspective having worked in education, within communities, non-profits, and corporations. She fundamentally understands how to tackle difficult challenges while engaging and uniting making difficult work manageable. She is the consultant and advocate everyone should have the opportunity to partner with.

Chuwanda Thigpen, HR Executive Human Capital Management

Lisa and I have studied together, learned together, worked together and traveled in the same circles for years. We at the National Equity Project are proud that she is one of our Equity Fellows and know we can call on her for a wide range of projects involving equity leadership development, group facilitation, professional learning, and coaching. I am confident to recommend Lisa for a wide range of projects. She delivers and is the real deal!

Lisa Lasky, Managing Director at National Equity Project