As Director of Research, Lisa works with her team to publish and promote research that addresses the many finhealth challenges facing our communities. Driven by a passion to break down barriers to financial health, she joined the Financial Health Network to bring that vision to life. 

In her role, Lisa conducts both qualitative and quantitative research, delivering insights that help policymakers and providers turn findings into action. She’s contributed to seminal analyses like the FinHealth Spend Report and the Financial Health Pulse® and conducted studies that help changemakers across the finhealth movement better support the communities they serve. 

An impactful researcher and advocate, Lisa brings over a decade of experience in research and policy to her work. Prior to joining the Financial Health Network, Lisa analyzed labor, education, social, and economic policy as an Assistant Policy Researcher at RAND Corporation. She also served as the Vice President of Policy and Research at A+ Colorado, where she led research projects focused on creating equity in educational opportunities. 

Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree in Development Studies from Brown University and is currently pursuing her PhD in Public Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. Her research has appeared in publications including the Journal of Higher Education Management, RAND Corporation, and the Keystone Policy Center.