Lisa leads our strategic growth and our operational performance. She knows first-hand that those fighting an eating disorder are the strongest people on earth. Lisa finds laughter, children, and orange sparkling water to be absolutely delightful.

As Executive Director, Lisa leads our growth as a sustainable social enterprise. She sets strategic direction and ensures ongoing excellence of all non-profit operations. She serves on the board of the Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC), a national organization that advances the recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority. Lisa has experienced first-hand how difficult and isolating it can be to live with an eating disorder and is passionate to generate a larger impact in preventing and ending eating disorders.

Lisa has more than 15 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, non-profit leadership, law, and community relations, most recently at Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media. She is a graduate of William Mitchell College of Law, a member of the Minnesota Bar, and a Minnesota Supreme Court appointee to Minnesota’s Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board.

Lindsay advances our operations, fundraising, and communications to better fulfill our mission. She enjoys engaging with our supporters and stakeholders to build stronger connections to our work. Outside the office, you can find her planning her next trip, exploring the Twin Cities, or reading her book club’s latest pick.

With ten years of experience in nonprofit and foundation administration, Lindsay is a creative project manager working to strengthen all our operations. She loves being a part of a team deeply dedicated to discovering innovative and effective strategies to end eating disorders and is excited to invite others into this important work. Efficient and collaborative, she executes activity across all operations, including fundraising, events, communications, and administration. Lindsay has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, and a fundraising certificate from the University of St. Thomas. She and her family live in Richfield, MN.

Shannon assists with the logistics of development and operations, specifically focusing on our Recovery Support Program, events, budget management and making every day run as smoothly as possible. She loves being part of the nonprofit world and finding ways to help enhance the organization. She has a heart for serving others and helping people succeed.

Shannon has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gustavus Adolphus College and a master’s in Public Health (MPH) from Walden University.

Outside of work, you can find Shannon spending time with family, following her favorite sports teams and finding the next brewery or winery to explore.