Liset Lagunas, MPA, currently serves as the Sr. Recreation Coordinator for the City of Murrieta since July 2017, focusing on event staff management, vendor coordination, and recreation class administration. Previous experience includes roles such as Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Coordinator for the City of Moreno Valley from January 2020 to May 2023, and Program Coordinator Assistant for PUHSD, where oversight of college preparatory programs was a key responsibility. Additionally, Liset has experience as Recreation Co-Supervisor for the County of Riverside, overseeing summer programs for low-income children. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Administration from California Baptist University, a Bachelor's in Organizational Leadership from Arizona State University, and an Associate's in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Mt. San Jacinto College.
City of Murrieta
Murrieta is a city with a large share of newcomers, a strong sense of history and a promising future. Between 2000 and 2010, this community grew more than 133%, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the state. With that growth came the opportunity to focus on what matters most to residents, many of whom were young professionals just starting families. Murrieta rose to the occasion, and now claims some of the top-rated high schools in the state, and a #6 spot on America’s Safest Cities list. Over the years it developed and preserved more than 20 miles of hiking trails, 52 parks and countless recreational opportunities. Murrieta became known as an ideal place to settle down and call home--and many people did. Today’s Murrieta is taking things to the next level. Robust economic growth includes re-vitalization of Historic Downtown; the emergence of a regional medical hub with five major healthcare facilities; a cutting-edge biotechnology center; and expanded shopping and entertainment for all ages. And through it all, Murrieta remains connected by community.