Lisa Caruso

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• Creative Leader | Strategic Thinker | Director-Writer-Producer | Social Impact Executive • Global MBA & MFA, Film Directing • Producers Guild of America • US/EU • OMMA/Marcomm Winner, Ambie/Webby nominee @ Good Planet Innovation
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
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About Lisa Caruso

Seasoned and entrepreneurial senior-level creative development and production executive and content creator with over 20 years of scripted, lifestyle and documentary leadership experience in film, television, digital and podcast content. Deep understanding of social impact entertainment - creating content for a double-bottom line of ROI and measurable change.Significant background in first-season series – highly-skilled at casting and developing original storylines. Deep industry relationships both nationally and internationally. Adept at leading diverse teams in a variety of environments, and known for being calm under pressure and an exceptionally creative problem-solver. Award-winning writer-director-producer. MFA Directing, AFI and Global MBA, Thunderbird (3.91 GPA). Dual citizenship U.S. and E.U.Producers Guild of America (PGA) member.Career highlights include:• Launching a social impact entertainment division of a non-profit from scratch and building out a diverse project slate including 2 Ambie & Webby-nominated podcasts • Part of a 5-person production/development team to successfully launch a Discovery network• Created and directed the very first mobile reality series for download purchase on Sprint TV• Producer on Emmy-nominated HBO gang origin documentary, "Bastards of the Party"• OMMA Award, 2011, for Best Integrated Online Advertising • Have produced/directed numerous nationally-aired TV series from pre-production to delivery• Responsible for hiring/management of production and development teams • Multi-camera Reality Director, Field and Control Room• Director of scripted material for stage and screen • Background in Feature Film/TV Studio Development and Entertainment Publicity/Marketing • Multi-award-winning screenwriter (specialization: comedy) and producer Among Lisa's many adventures, she has... rung in the New Year on stage in Las Vegas w/Liza Minnelli, been cleared by the Secret Service to be on a two-person advance team for Hillary and Bill Clinton, interviewed countless celebrities on the red carpet and movie sets, overseen production in a Costa Rican rainforest, toured with Ozzy Osbourne, tandem-parachuted off a cliff with a camera to get the best shot for a travel show, hung out with the Bloods in South Central LA, trekked to the basecamp of Mt. Everest, done bi-plane stunts over the Pacific... and mostly solo-traveled to over 50 countries. So bring it on!

Lisa Caruso's Current Company Details
Good Planet Innovation

Good Planet Innovation

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• Creative Leader | Strategic Thinker | Director-Writer-Producer | Social Impact Executive • Global MBA & MFA, Film Directing • Producers Guild of America • US/EU • OMMA/Marcomm Winner, Ambie/Webby nominee
Lisa Caruso Work Experience Details
  • Good Planet Innovation
    Chief Strategy Officer
    Good Planet Innovation Jun 2024 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    Brought in by CEO/Founder in a fractional role to expand the company’s reach and competency globally in film/TV for sustainable production, ethical brand integration and impact storytelling.
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  • Virago Entertainment
    Founder/Ceo/Cco
    Virago Entertainment Feb 2023 - Present
    Founded an independent production company/consulting firm to bring authentic, courageous, and inspiring social impact entertainment (SIE) content to the forefront with the intention to empower diverse storytellers, be a leading voice in media to advance the female perspective, and to impact a global audience with intentional cross-platform, cross-genre content. www.viragoentertainment.com
  • Population Media Center
    Head Of U.S. Content
    Population Media Center Apr 2018 - Feb 2023
    South Burlington, Vt, Us
    • Established the US Content division for this global entertainment-driven non-profit organization which uses storytelling for social good. Mission: “A sustainable planet with equal rights for all.” • Hired US Content team and led all creative development and production for US social impact entertainment (SIE) slate to address deeply embedded social issues of women’s empowerment, human rights, and environmental sustainability. • Developed yearly budget and strategic implementation plan (SIP) for over $6million in restricted angel donor funding to maximize opportunities for engagement and return.• Found and/or initiated over 15 projects (scripted, unscripted and podcast series) across genres, formats and platforms, for US and global audiences, with a double bottom line of revenue and impact. Hired and guided WGA writers (became signatory), field and post-production crews, and aligned with financing, production and impact partners. Negotiated all project fees and contract terms in conjunction w/legal team.• Created and Executive Produced two original non-fiction podcasts, “Crossing the Line” (www.CTLpod.com), an immersive audio docuseries on abortion rights in the US in 2022 as Roe v Wade was overturned and “The State of: Women” (thestateofwomenpod.com), a hosted podcast about gender equity issues. Both were nominated for “Best News and Opinion Podcast” for the annual Ambies awards. CTL also received a Platinum Marcom Award, was chosen as “New and Noteworthy” on Apple after just 4 episodes, placed in the top 15% of all Spotify podcasts, and was nominated for a Webby Award for "Best Public Service and Activism Podcast." In March 2024, it also was named by Apple as 1 of 20 “Podcasts That Change the World.” I wrote or rewrote all episodes. • Oversaw development and execution of social impact campaigns with internal and external teams
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  • Independent Tv/Film Professional
    Content Creator And Showrunner
    Independent Tv/Film Professional Oct 2009 - Dec 2017
    Create and develop original television and digital concepts to sell, as well as working for-hire. Highlights include: • “StrEats of the World,” Executive Producer - a branded global digital content campaign for Pepsi-Lays potato chips shot in several cities around the world (Citizine Networks)• “Delta Lambda Phi,” Creator/EP- wrote/directed/shot an original docuseries sizzle/concept optioned by Conrad Riggs Productions (strong interest from HBO, MTV and OWN)• “Lakeside Weddings,” Creator/EP- wrote/directed/shot an original docuseries sizzle/concept optioned by Ellman Entertainment• “The Negotiator,” Creator/EP - wrote/directed/shot an original docuseries sizzle/concept on former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss and his Black Swan company (discovered before he went on to become an international success)• “Mr. Impossible” - Director/Producer - hired (Storyhouse Prods) to create a 20-min pilot presentation for the Syfy network.• “Swamp Bros.” - Director/Producer - hired (Storyhouse Prods) to post-produce a sizzle reel (which had previously been rejected by buyers). My revamp got a straight-to-series 26-ep order from the Discovery.Series for-hire credits include: • Consulting Producer, "Big Texas Heat" for Endemol/CMT• Consulting Producer, Spring Break 24/7 for Big Table Media/Travel Channel• Executive Producer/Director, "Country Clinic" (pilot) for Back Roads Entertainment/Lifetime
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  • Lightning Jar Media
    Partner/Co-Founder/Executive Producer
    Lightning Jar Media Jul 2016 - May 2017
    Co-founded a production company for long and short form content with partner. Produced/directed sizzles and developed pitches for TV.
  • Sag-Aftra
    Consultant - Digital Strategy And Marketing
    Sag-Aftra Oct 2014 - Dec 2015
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    • Oversaw creative content production and helped to coordinate digital strategy efforts for the union to communicate messaging to 160,000+ performer and media professional members, the industry and globally as part of a coordinated effort with various internal departments.• Campaigns included: The 2015 SAG Awards, Best in the Biz (Commercials Organizing & Recapture Initiative), President’s Task Force, The White House’ A Call to Arts, Fair Play/Fair Pay and the SAG-AFTRA 2015 National Convention. • Hired and managed staff and crew, and creatively led teams in the development and production of online content in conjunction with social media outreach efforts. • Scripted/directed campaign spots with SAG-AFTRA talent and conducted multiple A-list celebrity interviews including on-the-fly red carpets. Created legacy content.(Performed duties full-time concurrent with obtaining an MBA full-time)
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  • Tko (Short Film)
    Director/Co-Writer/Producer
    Tko (Short Film) Dec 2011 - Jun 2012
    Created, co-wrote, directed and produced comedy short TKO - a bout about love. Premiered at Dances with Films. Winner of the Audience Award for Best Comedy at the 2012 Broad Humor Comedy Film Festival (out of all films, features and shorts).
  • Katalyst Network
    Executive Producer, Digital Media (Also Director)
    Katalyst Network Dec 2010 - Sep 2011
    • Hired from freelance director to full-time staff to create and deliver original, online digital content that helps companies leverage storytelling and social media to connect with consumers in new ways. • Brands include: Intel (youtube.com/ideajam series), Yahoo (PiNT), Levi’s (CurveIDJeans)*, The Cosmopolitan Hotel of Las Vegas, Downy, and more. • Conceptualized, produced and directed projects in conjunction with social media campaigns that reached millions for this groundbreaking content studio co-founded by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg (named as one of the world’s 100 most innovative companies by Fast Company.)*Winner of 2011 OMMA Award for best online advertising. This digital influencer campaign targeted young girls & women and drove over 75% of the traffic to Levi's Facebook page.
  • “Bunny, Bunny,” Source Theater Festival
    Stage Director
    “Bunny, Bunny,” Source Theater Festival Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
    Received a grant from The Cultural Development Corp of DC (CuDC) for an “artistic blind date” as a director, and was paired with a playwright and choreographer to create an original live stage production in four months. We uncovered and explored the local urban legend of the Bunnyman to interpret as our piece.
  • Planet Green/Discovery Networks
    Executive Producer/Director Of Development
    Planet Green/Discovery Networks 2008 - 2010
    New York, Us
    • Selected by network GM to join the 5-person production/development leadership team to develop original programming for a groundbreaking eco-lifestyle TV network reaching 50 million homes, that successfully launched in June 2008 with nearly 200 hours of original programming.• As Executive Producer, spearheaded creative development, production, budget and network compliance on several series, including: "Emeril Green," "Battleground Earth: Ludacris vs. Tommy Lee," "Total Wrecklamation," "Toxic Files," "Buffalo Warriors" and more• Served as significant contributor to the vision and direction of the network by working in conjunction with adsales, marketing, communications, online and digital media teams, and internal research divisions to develop integrations and brand messaging.• Led development of creative concepts, formats and show ideas for lifestyle and docu-series programming from concept through delivery. Developed new series and specials ideas and solicited materials from outside producers and talent representatives.• Served as a representative on the cross-network Discovery S&P editorial advisory board.
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  • Bravo
    Consultant, Sirens Media
    Bravo 2007 - 2007
    • Created and developed original non-fiction/reality series for pitching to multiple networks• Produced (directed and shot) casting tapes for two Bravo docuseries pilots, including "The Real Housewives of New Jersey."
  • Hgtv
    Co-Executive Producer (And Director)/"Demo Men"/Jwm Productions
    Hgtv 2006 - 2007
    • HGTV original, hybrid docusoap/process series centering around a family-run demolition company based in Central Florida• Chosen after a cross-country search for network-approved show runner; temporarily relocated to Washington, D.C. for 6-month period• Network liaison. Directed in field and creatively oversaw entire series from devising pre-production strategies for both story and production, through to delivery; including hiring, budget, writing and all creative elements.
  • Hbo
    Co-Producer, "Bastards Of The Party"
    Hbo 2000 - 2007
    New York, Ny, Us
    • Feature-length documentary on the life of a former Bloods gang-banger in search of the truth of his heritage• Initiated documentary project by soliciting resources and financial backing over a 5+ year period• Coordinated and managed logistics for location shoots, provided notes on edits, assembled trailer for potential investors, and sought additional financing resources• Film screened at Tribeca Film Festival and was purchased by HBO and premiered in February 2007• Nominated for a 2008 NAACP Image Award• Honored in retrospective at Hammer Museum/LA in 2023 and The American Cinematheque in 2024
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  • Travel Channel International
    Director/"The Kids Are In Charge"/Stone & Co. Entertainment
    Travel Channel International 2006 - 2006
    London, Gb
    • Travel Channel adventure-series where kids are allowed to run the family vacation• Director for 1-hour episode; 3-camera, hosted shoot done on location in Colorado
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  • Gotv Networks
    Co-Executive Producer (And Director)/"Primped"/Sprint Tv
    Gotv Networks 2006 - 2006
    • First original reality series created exclusively for mobile phone broadcast (on Sprint TV)• Conceptualized 30-episode makeover reality series hosted by top model Vida Guerra• Directed multi-cam shoots, all voiceover and greenscreen sessions• Wrote all host copy, scripted episodes, and oversaw edits through delivery of series• Oversaw staff hires and production team
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  • Tvnz
    Supervising Producer/U.S. Production Team/"Shock Treatment"
    Tvnz 2005 - 2005
    Auckland, Nz
    • Competition Reality series shot by Touchdown Productions for air on New Zealand TV • Oversaw Mind/Body/Spirit bootcamp retreat in the remote jungles of Costa Rica featuring four self-help gurus, two New Zealand celebrities and 25 other participants, all going through personal introspection, physical challenges, and jungle adventures to face their fears and transform their lives• Handled all retreat production logistics and served as liaison between U.S. talent and New Zealand crew
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  • Viacom
    Director & Consulting Producer/"Miss Seventeen"/Mtv
    Viacom 2005 - 2005
    New York, Ny, Us
    • MTV reality-competition series featuring 17 contestants vying for prizes and the cover of Seventeen magazine • Brought in during pre-production to work closely with Executive Producer and in-house MTV development staff to create episode elements and challenges • Multi-cam Director, Control Room setup (including operating hidden cams), and on location in New York• Responsible for half of all primary sit-down cast interviews, and tracking daily character story development
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  • E! Entertainment Television
    Lead Director & Consulting Producer/"Gastineau Girls"/True Entertainment
    E! Entertainment Television 2004 - 2005
    Us
    • E! Entertainment Television reality-sitcom docuseries featuring a rich Manahattan mother-daughter duo, their loves and escapades• Developed first season's series’ story elements and produced all story in field, while singularly directing ’A’ camera and talent for the entire season• Shot half the series, self-operating an HDV ’B’ camera• Managed location shoots in New York City, Aspen, Miami and the Bahamas, and cast day-player talent• Set up post-production systems and provided notes throughout edits
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  • Viacom
    Director/"Battle For Ozzfest"/Mtv
    Viacom 2004 - 2004
    New York, Ny, Us
    • MTV reality-competition series featuring Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne where heavy-metal bands vie for recognition• Directed camera and talent while traveling throughout the continental U.S. on Ozzfest 2004 tour• Responsible for tracking daily character story development
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  • Bravo Tv
    Show Producer/"Blow Out"/Shapiro-Grodner Productions
    Bravo Tv 2004 - 2004
    • Helped to create/develop first season of groundbreaking, hit Bravo docu-reality series on celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin, his new salon in Beverly Hills, and quirky staff • Conceived and developed episodes, act breakdowns and makeover segments• Multi-cam Director, Control Room setup, as well as in field; also operated hidden, DV and Beta Cameras• Booked day-player talent; oversaw support team; tracked daily story development
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  • Vh1
    Field Producer/"Surviving Nugent"/The Jay & Tony Show
    Vh1 2004 - 2004
    Us
    • VH1 reality-competition series where Ted Nugent challenges 11 contestants to survive under his rules at his ranch• Responsible for directing all contestant departure segments, overnight shoots and OTFs• Provided daily story report for Executive Producers and network executives
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  • E! Entertainment Television
    Producer/"True Hollywood Story: Katie Couric"
    E! Entertainment Television 2003 - 2003
    Us
    • E! Entertainment Television top-rated one-hour biography of Today Show Host Katie Couric, featuring interviews with Larry King, Sam Donaldson and Geraldo Rivera• Responsible for managing budget and support staff and overseeing all creative elements• Developed, researched and wrote treatment and multiple script drafts, incorporating network’s notes• Supervised Segment and Associate Producers, and research department• Organized, produced and directed location shoots and interviews with minimal prep time • Oversaw selection and clearance of archival clips, photos, media and music• Supervised edit, VO narration, Flame sessions, sound mix and delivery on extremely tight schedule
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  • Fox Broadcasting
    Field Producer/"Classmates"/Fox Tv
    Fox Broadcasting 2003 - 2003
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    • Fox TV reality-relationship strip series based on Classmates.com that reunites student loves, friends and enemies• Traveled nationwide to produce and direct field shoots with local crews under extremely tight schedules• Self-operated 2nd DV camera for additional coverage • Reviewed footage and transcripts to write segment papercuts; provided notes throughout edits
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  • Lifetime Networks
    Producer/Writer/"Intimate Portrait: Dana Delany"/Ellman Productions
    Lifetime Networks 2003 - 2003
    • Lifetime TV one-hour biography of film and television actress Dana Delany, featuring interviews with Garry Shandling and Garry Marshall• Brought in during post-production phase to deliver project • Re-wrote script , conducted additional interviews; oversaw support staff and supervised edit and delivery of all elements to network
  • Fox Television Stations
    Field Producer/"Anything For Love"/Buccieri Productions
    Fox Television Stations 2002 - 2003
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    • Fox TV reality-relationship series which illustrates lengths to which people will go to test mates or prove their love• Directed multi-cam on location for several episodes, including directing host talent within segment• Scripted segments and talent V.O.; posted and delivered segments for Endemol executives’ review
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  • Lifetime Networks
    Producer/Writer/"Intimate Portrait: Erin Brockovich/Ellman Productions
    Lifetime Networks 2002 - 2002
    • Lifetime TV one-hour biography of environmental activist and film subject, Erin Brockovich, featuring interviews with Julia Roberts, Steven Soderbergh and Dick Clark• Responsible for managing budget and support staff and overseeing all creative elements• Developed, researched and wrote treatment and scripts, incorporating network’s notes• Organized, produced and directed location shoots and interviews• Oversaw selection and clearance of archival clips, photos, media and music• Supervised edit, VO narration, sound mix and delivery of all elements to network
  • Mistral Pictures
    Screenwriter/"Another Justice"
    Mistral Pictures 2000 - 2000
    • Hired to develop story and characters and pen original feature-length screenplay based on a producer’s concept
  • E•Merge Productions
    Owner/Partner
    E•Merge Productions 1997 - 2000
    • Partner in boutique production company specializing in electronic-press-kits and publicity materials for independent and studio feature films (while attending AFI full-time for MFA in Directing)
  • Universal Studios Hollywood
    Co-Head Of Special Projects, Zm Productions
    Universal Studios Hollywood 1994 - 1996
    Universal City, Ca, Us
    • Co-led Special Projects division of entertainment production company• Conceived and pitched TV Special/EPKconcepts, and bid proposed budgets, to studios to win contracts• Concurrently oversaw behind-the-scenes projects for multiple major motion pictures for studios including: Universal, Walt Disney, Sony and MGM• Liaison to studio publicity departments and feature filmmakers• Hired and managed freelance producers, editors, ENG crews and support staff• Conceptualized, wrote, directed and produced over 50 behind-the-scenes projects including overseeing edits, scoring, narration VO and sound mixes
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  • Universal Studios Hollywood
    Head Of Development, Motion Pictures And Television, Kidroad Pictures
    Universal Studios Hollywood 1993 - 1994
    Universal City, Ca, Us
    • Partnered with feature film Director Rob Weiss (later EP, Entourage, Ballers) and established production company on Universal Studios lot for his first-look feature/exclusive TV deal• Worked with producers and studio executives to develop feature film and television projects (including American Psycho, a Steven Soderbergh scripted project, a James Gray scripted project and more)• Tracked writers and analyzed screenplays for potential development• Developed a dramatic television series which received a script commitment from Fox TV• Hired, trained and oversaw office support staff
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  • Longview Entertainment Inc
    First Executive Assistant
    Longview Entertainment Inc Jan 1992 - Jun 1993
    • First assistant on desk to producer Rosalie Swedlin for her first-look film deal at Universal Studios (Rosalie was a former CAA agent and one of the first women to break through Hollywood’s glass ceiling with a studio deal along with Dawn Steel and Sherry Lansing); offices in bungalow on backlot • Handled all day-to-day scheduling, rolling calls, greeting for meetings and note-taking, and being gate keeper• Read scripts and did coverage, attended all development meetings and listened in on calls • Contact with Universal Studios executives and top brass as well as outside producers, agents and top writers • Managed home office logistics while Rosalie was on location on two film sets in production, including one in Africa.• Obtained interview for highly-coveted position after self-introduction at WIF event
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  • The Lippin Group
    Entertainment Jr. Publicist
    The Lippin Group Apr 1988 - Jun 1990
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    First full-time role, found through cold-calling. Promoted within one year from receptionist to assistant to publicist and given accounts to handle at this top entertainment PR firm with offices in NY and LA, with a specialization in TV. • Clients/campaigns included: “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous” (Robin Leach), “Geraldo” (I wrote the punched-in-the-nose press release), “Wings”/ Tim Daly, Hanna Barbera, New Kids on the Block, Disney’s “Duck-tales” and “Alvin & the Chipmunks,” RKO (release of “Little Rascals” compilation)• Wrote press kits and press releases, set and/or handled press requests and accompanied talent on press rounds • Dressed up as a Hanna Barbera character, danced in Grand Central Station for Toy Fair and made the evening news • Resigned to attend NYU summer film program upon acceptance (and move to Los Angeles after film PA work, assisting Liza Minnelli and other short-term roles)
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  • Campus Usa Magazine
    Magazine Journalist/Intern
    Campus Usa Magazine Sep 1987 - Jan 1988
    Worked as an unpaid writing intern while in college at this recently launched, nationally distributed, college-age magazine (newsstands and campuses) founded by now Washington Commanders football team owner Dan Snyder.Was given assignments to interview and write articles on top musicians and celebrities. Was offered a full-time role by editor upon college graduation. In-person interviews/published articles included: Mick Hucknall (Simply Red), Michael Hutchence (INXS), Squeeze and Jay Leno. Continued to freelance write cover stories for various other entertainment magazines over the years.

Lisa Caruso Skills

Television Film Production Film Documentaries Post Production Producing Entertainment Screenwriting Video Production Broadcast Short Films Digital Media Creative Direction Reality Video Web Video Reality Tv Camera Commercials Storytelling Comedy Pre Production Social Media Directing Final Cut Pro Marketing Media Production Avid Writing New Media Management Publicity Final Draft Feature Films Leadership Team Leadership Negotiation Cross Cultural Communication Skills Written Communication Public Speaking Marketing Strategy Digital Strategy Film Direction Television Directing

Lisa Caruso Education Details

  • Thunderbird School Of Global Management
    Thunderbird School Of Global Management
    International Business
  • The American Film Institute
    The American Film Institute
    Directing
  • Uc Irvine
    Uc Irvine
    And Digital Mktg Tactics & Trends
  • Ucla
    Ucla
    Screenwriting
  • New York University
    New York University
    Certificate In Filmmaking
  • Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach Certification Training
    Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach Certification Training
  • The George Washington University
    The George Washington University
    International Relations And Affairs
  • West Orange High
    West Orange High
    Top 3% Of Class

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Lisa Caruso works for Good Planet Innovation

What is Lisa Caruso's role at the current company?

Lisa Caruso's current role is • Creative Leader | Strategic Thinker | Director-Writer-Producer | Social Impact Executive • Global MBA & MFA, Film Directing • Producers Guild of America • US/EU • OMMA/Marcomm Winner, Ambie/Webby nominee.

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What schools did Lisa Caruso attend?

Lisa Caruso attended Thunderbird School Of Global Management, The American Film Institute, Uc Irvine, Ucla, New York University, Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach Certification Training, The George Washington University, West Orange High.

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