Lisa Jemison Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Cary, North Carolina

Research Triangle Park, Nc

I build, support and enhance industry connectivity, industry-university collaboration and employee professional networks within The Research Triangle Park.

Research Triangle Park, Nc

As a member of the Business Development team, I work on recruitment and retention of companies and talent in the Research Triangle Park. My role is to build and leverage strategic partnerships with our 200+ companies, area chambers and community organizations in the Triangle and facilitate collaborative, practical and high-impact environmental, community-outreach, and human capital initiatives. These cross-company professional, social and environmental collaborations helps to build community… Show more As a member of the Business Development team, I work on recruitment and retention of companies and talent in the Research Triangle Park. My role is to build and leverage strategic partnerships with our 200+ companies, area chambers and community organizations in the Triangle and facilitate collaborative, practical and high-impact environmental, community-outreach, and human capital initiatives. These cross-company professional, social and environmental collaborations helps to build community, collaboration and sense of place in RTP, the impact of which is greater economic development and higher education opportunity in our state. Show less

Mission Bureau helps social sector leaders to align with their mission, measure their results, and strategize to achieve greater programmatic impact. We do this through outcomes-based program evaluation, high-class signature fundraiser event planning, communication of science, mission, and results with targeted audience appeal, and niche-based program design with quantitative capture of effect. Teaming her scientific skillset with a down-to-earth approach, Lisa Jemison excels at converging… Show more Mission Bureau helps social sector leaders to align with their mission, measure their results, and strategize to achieve greater programmatic impact. We do this through outcomes-based program evaluation, high-class signature fundraiser event planning, communication of science, mission, and results with targeted audience appeal, and niche-based program design with quantitative capture of effect. Teaming her scientific skillset with a down-to-earth approach, Lisa Jemison excels at converging impassioned teams with vision, social good with structure, and creating smart, niche-based programs that serve. Show less

National Office - Delmar, Ny

The Rensselaerville Institute achieves clear, quantifiable outcomes for human gain by training and supporting the innovators who are the sparkplugs for change at national nonprofits, schools, communities, universities, foundations and government agencies. rinstitute.org, schoolturnaround.org• Contract Management: Managed $1.5 million in School Turnaround contracts with 28 under-performing districts in MO, HI, & AL. Safeguarded money-back guarantee by ensuring that all… Show more The Rensselaerville Institute achieves clear, quantifiable outcomes for human gain by training and supporting the innovators who are the sparkplugs for change at national nonprofits, schools, communities, universities, foundations and government agencies. rinstitute.org, schoolturnaround.org• Contract Management: Managed $1.5 million in School Turnaround contracts with 28 under-performing districts in MO, HI, & AL. Safeguarded money-back guarantee by ensuring that all deliverables were met.• Team Management: Managed 3 lead consultants and 9 independent consultants, all former principals that turn around failing schools. Provided national office support to consultants and managed their submitted work. Supervised a national office team of 3. Reported to the President in WA.• Knowledge Management: Maintained longitudinal performance data sets and analyzed for principal-specific patterns. Helped leverage data to provide targeted training for clients. Monitored latitudinal trends across schools and districts to duplicate successes and provide cross-sectional support.• Leadership Training: Completed the Rensselaerville Institute’s signature training modules on 6 essential Leadership Traits and 6 proven Turnaround Strategies for achieving time-compressed change.• Communications & Marketing: Co-wrote detailed monthly reports for superintendents and applied to district RFPs with the President. Maintained company website, newsletters, web trainings & social media.• Human Resources: Consulted with COO on several HR issues relating to in-house staff and consultants.• Event Planning: Planned three national conferences and two staff retreats annually. Show less

The Catskill Center’s interdisciplinary approach to protecting the ecosystems and creating vibrant communities in the Catskill Mountains encompasses five program areas – Regional Advocacy, Regional Planning, Invasive Species Program, Education, and Arts & Culture. catskillcenter.org• Grant & Contract Management: Secured and/or managed $175K in grants and contracts with area non-profits, private foundations, and state, local, and federal government agencies.• Strategic… Show more The Catskill Center’s interdisciplinary approach to protecting the ecosystems and creating vibrant communities in the Catskill Mountains encompasses five program areas – Regional Advocacy, Regional Planning, Invasive Species Program, Education, and Arts & Culture. catskillcenter.org• Grant & Contract Management: Secured and/or managed $175K in grants and contracts with area non-profits, private foundations, and state, local, and federal government agencies.• Strategic Partnerships: Saved the Center from loss of $150K in contracts from 2 funders my first year by skillfully repairing relationships, outlining clear performance targets, providing transparency through data and reports, and hitting or exceeding all targets. Received 5% increase in funding for following year.• Needs Assessment & Program Design: Worked with Executive Director to complete a regional needs assessment for mission-inspired program niches that our organization could fill. Co-designed STEM education curricula, sustainability and green technology training programs that addressed needs of the local schools and economy.• Professional Development Training: Instructor and event coordinator for annual 5-day residential STEM education professional development for teachers. Co-designed ecology and land use trainings for newly elected government officials. Successfully designed and implemented demonstrative data collection tools to capture and measure results. Show less

Built in 2006, The Wild Center is a world-class natural history museum and aquarium in the Adirondack Park whose mission is to ignite an enduring passion for the Adirondacks where people and nature can thrive together and set an example for the world. wildcenter.org• Project Management: Managed $80K in program and exhibit design in first year of construction. Managed 8 professional exhibit design contractors, 4 interns, and co-managed 30 volunteers through production phase.•… Show more Built in 2006, The Wild Center is a world-class natural history museum and aquarium in the Adirondack Park whose mission is to ignite an enduring passion for the Adirondacks where people and nature can thrive together and set an example for the world. wildcenter.org• Project Management: Managed $80K in program and exhibit design in first year of construction. Managed 8 professional exhibit design contractors, 4 interns, and co-managed 30 volunteers through production phase.• Strategic Partnerships: Founding member of Adirondack Collaboration of Ecological Educators, an initiative for like-minded organizations to leverage resources, opportunities, and networks for mutual gain.• Event Planning: Coordinated 100+ events/year after Museum opened in 2006, including weekly scientist speaker series, musical events, all-day festivals, signature events, and themed family programs. Coordinated and managed operations, vendors, exhibitors, staff and volunteers at these events.• Membership & Fundraising: Led private tours and hosted programs for members and donors. • Lead Instructor: Led daily interpretive programs for visitors of mixed ages, backgrounds, and abilities.• Professional Trainer: Taught 5-day courses to interns and staff of partner organizations on our signature interpretive techniques, customer service, and mission-minded culture at The Wild Center. Show less

Master Of Science, Natural Resources And Education

Coursework And Field Internship

Bachelor Of Science, Natural Resources Management And Engineering