Lisa Harris

Board Member

Lisa Harris, CPA (inactive) is a finance executive with over 25 years of experience in both the private and non-profit sectors. She has held senior leadership roles at a wide range of organizations including startup (Tory Burch), Fortune 500 (Gap, Inc., Lucky Brand) and tax-exempt (Association for Corporate Growth). She currently operates a private consulting practice specializing in bringing c-suite expertise to young companies in early growth stages, assisting in everything from fund raising to board / investor relations to recruiting and mentoring staff. Lisa also has a background in theater and has worked in all phases of production. She was the original producer of the acclaimed, Obie award winning, “Mabou Mines Dollhouse” directed by Lee Breuer.  Lisa graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Claremont McKenna College with a double major in math and economics, and minors in accounting and literature. She graduated cum laude and received Academic Honors in math.

Giving back is a priority: Lisa also serves on the board of directors for the non-profit org, Mental Health Advocacy Services, and is a long-time board member of the original Bootleg Theater, a not-for-profit theater in Hollywood. She is a frequent volunteer at Ascencia, and also works individually with a number of people harmed by our criminal justice system.  Lisa regularly guest lectures at Cal State Sacramento and is an active mentor to students.