Lisa Gauthier

Lisa Gauthier is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership roles and government affairs. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Inclusion & Belonging and Vice President of Partner Success at Silicon Valley Leadership Group since May 2021, Lisa has also held the position of Mayor for the City of East Palo Alto, with service starting in December 2022 and previously from December 2014 to December 2015. In addition to municipal leadership, Lisa has a background in establishing partnerships in the educational sector as Government Affairs Manager at Study.com, and has held various administrative and managerial positions at companies such as Facebook and Synarc. Lisa's academic background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from Thomas Edison State University and an Associate of Arts in Business Management & Marketing from De Anza College.