Lisa graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of New Hampshire and went on to earn her Masters degree in Social Work from the State University of New York at Stony Brook with a specialization in administration. Lisa assisted in the development of educational and social welfare reform legislation following the end of Apartheid in Durban, South Africa. In her last position as the Senior Director of Quality Management at a large non-profit behavioral health organization in Rhode Island, she was responsible for developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive training system for 400 employees, a risk management program, a health information system and promoted continuous quality improvement. Lisa participated in the Mayor s Council for Substance Abuse Prevention and implemented several SAMSHA programs for Latino families. Lisa is a member of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and has responded to numerous state and local emergencies. Lisa s experience in management, professional development and training allows Stonington Institute to expand learning opportunities for all employees.