Lisa Richardson

Lisa Richardson is an experienced professional in the arts sector, currently serving as Grants Manager at Get Lit - Words Ignite since March 2017. With a strong background in music education and program management, Lisa has held various roles, including Benevolent Overlord at Hungry Ear Music Studio, Director of Programs and Services at City Hearts: Kids Say YES to the Arts, and Executive Director at California Traditional Music Society. Additional experience includes working as an Arts Consultant for the Alliance for California Traditional Arts and the Durfee Foundation, and serving as Traditional Arts Program Manager at the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Lisa's academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology from UCLA and a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and Music Theory from Oberlin College.