Lisa Larson

Dr. Lisa Larson brings her community college leadership experience to Education Design Lab as CEO, as of May 2025.

Since 2021, Lisa has overseen the Lab’s largest and fastest growing portfolios of work aimed at scaling micro-pathways across the learn + work system. Previously, she served as the Lab’s Senior Vice President for College Transformation, working on the Community College Growth Engine, Designers in Residence, and the College Transformation Network. Lisa is committed to and passionate about creating partnerships and opportunities that align education to workforce needs to support learners in gaining critical skills in high-demand, good-paying careers.

Prior to joining the Lab, Lisa served as the president of Eastern Maine Community College focused on providing high-quality career, technical, and transfer education as well as helping to drive economic and community development for the region. Lisa has also served in administrative roles in the Minnesota state system, including interim president of North Hennepin Community College.