Lisa Salazar has worked in education for over 30 years, including middle and secondary music education, education-based nonprofit organizations, college teaching and collegiate conference and event management. She is passionate about communication and collaboration and is an enthusiastic advocate for helping people find fulfillment in their organizational roles. A self-proclaimed word nerd and music geek, she would be a full-time student if it paid the bills.
Degrees
- MA, Organizational Leadership - Lewis University; Romeoville, IL
- BM, Music Education - Miami University; Oxford, OH
Academic and Professional Highlights
Prior Positions
- Asst. Director of School Talent, Big Shoulders Fund (2021)
- Senior Coordinator of Event Services, Lewis University (1999-2020)
- Chair, Lewis University Staff Council (2018-2020)
- Board President, Association for Collegiate Conference & Events Directors-International (ACCED-I, 2016-2017)
Awards and Honors
- Association for Collegiate Conference & Events Directors-International (ACCED-I)
- Recipient of the Jack Thornton Distinguished Service Award (2019)