Lisa Carda Pearce

Lisa Carda Pearce is a seasoned professional with a robust background in grant administration and community outreach, currently serving as the Senior Grants Administrator at Charleston Animal Society since July 2017. With prior experience as a Sales Associate and Jewelry, Clothing, and Accessory lead at Cost Plus World Market, Lisa achieved significant reductions in inventory shrinkage. Lisa also held the role of Interim Community Outreach Director at St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, developing funding streams through donor relations and fundraising initiatives. As a former grant writer for various nonprofit organizations, Lisa demonstrated expertise in grants management and data collection. Additionally, as a successful business owner of Savvy Chic Consignment Boutique, Lisa received accolades for excellence in women's consignment retail. Lisa's early career included the position of Prevention Specialist at Warwick Valley Community Center, where Lisa supervised programs focused on preventing truancy and substance abuse. Lisa holds a degree in Recreation Administration with a focus on Gerontology and Therapeutic Recreation from California State University, Chico.