In the first decade of my career, I worked primarily for elected officials and built many connections within Seattle’s local and regional political worlds. I worked for Tom Weeks, former City Council Member and served on the New School Foundation Board with him several years later. Reuven Carlyle, a WA State legislator for many years, and I shared many ideas over the years about the challenges in government and how we could make government work better. All three of us sought to challenge the status quo in our own ways.
“Lisa offers far-reaching, creative visions and then builds smart, effective, and politically savvy ways to get there. She pushes a group's thinking way outside the box, then has a delightful ability to bring ideas back to the ground so real, sustainable action can take place. I am always sure that the projects she works on will challenge our assumptions and reveal new solutions and ways of seeing the world.”
–Tom Weeks, previous Seattle City Council Member
“Lisa brings deep insight, serious experience, and a unique perspective that is extremely valuable to organizations struggling with major personnel, policy and structural challenges. I have found her counsel to be nuanced and challenging, focused and compelling. She views change management as a cause and helps leaders to embrace systems holistically. A true professional and a kind, gracious person.”
--Reuven Carlyle, former Washington State Senator