Lisa

Lisa Wadors Verne, PhD, is an experienced professional in the field of special education and policy. Currently serving as Vice President of Programs at Benetech since May 2021, Wadors Verne has also held positions such as Director of Government and Community Affairs and Director of Education R&D at Benetech Labs. With a background that includes roles such as Senior Program Manager and Lecturer at San Francisco State University, as well as experience as a Special Education Teacher, Wadors Verne has developed expertise in early childhood inclusion and literacy initiatives. Wadors Verne's academic achievements include two PhDs in Special Education and Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, and Special Education and Teaching from San Francisco State University, along with a Master's degree from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Villanova University.