In the time that I have observed Lisa in her role as facilitator of the Racial Equity and Social Justice Committee, I have found her to be extremely thoughtful, self-reflective and intentional in her work. She also has the capacity to note where change is called for, and to make those changes transparently. This is not easy work, but Lisa does it with grace and generosity.

Layla Shirani, Senior Staff Attorney, Civil Rights at CAIR-CA

One of the things I most value about working with Lisa is her ability to infuse equity leadership and coaching into every aspect of her work. She designs adult learning and development experiences that build relationships across difference and increase the capacity of both individuals and teams. Each of the leaders with whom Lisa has worked has also grown their own leadership skill sets, most especially their ability to lead for equity and to move their teams further and faster toward their social justice agenda.

Alysse Castro, Alameda County Superintendent of Schools

Lisa's warmly assertive approach is backed by her confidence to captivate high-performing groups, fostering engagement and challenging norms. She conducts timely, efficient meetings to achieve strict agenda outcomes and maximize members' time.

Lisa recognizes the art of group interactions that activate new ideas to think about in a calm and mindful style, which is genuinely appreciated by our group. She navigates the diverse needs of executives adeptly, manages complexity, and ensures impactful outcomes for all members' personalities. Her executive coaching expertise shines through with diligence on strategic questioning, and advancing learning goals, all while prioritizing organizational needs.

Lisa's facilitation skills make her an invaluable asset, and I highly recommend her for any role demanding expertise in navigating, leading, and bringing max value to executive leadership audiences.

Julie Krommenhoek