Lisa Cohen

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Lisa leverages her unparalleled four-decade career spanning roles as an executive director, board member, and journalist to empower organizations in their pursuit of reimagining and achieving their goals. Her visionary leadership has played a pivotal role in uniting diverse stakeholders, both locally and globally, to effectively tackle challenges that disproportionately affect the most vulnerable in our society.
 
After a twenty-five-year tenure in broadcast news, Lisa transitioned from reporting on issues to directly addressing them. Her inspiration stemmed from covering the early efforts of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation which led her to pioneer the creation of the world's first coalition of regional global health organizations, the Washington Global Health Alliance, which flourished to encompass nearly eighty members. For a decade, she served as its Executive Director.
 
Now, as an Executive Coach and Organizational Advisor, Lisa is committed to helping organizations craft strategies that harmonize with their mission and culture. Her client portfolio includes the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, PATH, Panorama Global, the University of Washington, and the Lemelson Foundation, among others. She is an ardent proponent of staff development through mentorship, the promotion of compassionate and clear leadership, and the development of well-defined objectives that resonate with an organization's core values.
 
As an adept facilitator and moderator, Lisa has skillfully presided over a multitude of meetings, panels, interviews, and strategic planning sessions, harnessing her expertise to drive meaningful outcomes.
 
Her extensive experience as a nonprofit board member has imparted a profound understanding that governance forms the bedrock of a flourishing organization. In her collaborative work with leaders, she endeavors to cultivate purpose-driven boards that steer organizations toward their highest potential.
 
Lisa and her husband moved to Central Oregon in 2023 where she loves the spectacular country exploring on her horse, along with all the rich outdoor opportunities Sisters and Bend offer.

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