Lisa A. Austin

Lisa A. Austin, PHR, FCA, is an experienced professional with a diverse range of work experience. Lisa A. Austin, PHR, FCA / is currently the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Racial Justice at Girl Scouts of the USA, where they develop strategies and programs to support the organization's diversity initiatives. Lisa A. Austin, PHR, FCA / also provides general HR support in areas such as performance management and employee engagement.

In addition to their role at Girl Scouts of the USA, Austin is the Founder of Navigate Your Journey LLC, where they serve as a certified Life Coach. Their focus is on mindset transformation, self-mastery, and personal branding. Lisa A. Austin, PHR, FCA / takes a holistic approach to coaching, recognizing the interconnectedness of all aspects of their clients' lives.

Prior to their current positions, Austin held various leadership roles in human resources and organizational effectiveness. Lisa A. Austin, PHR, FCA / served as the Director of Human Resources at Whitney Young Health Services, where they focused on employee relations, retention, and diversity and inclusion. Lisa A. Austin, PHR, FCA / also held HR leadership positions at ValueOptions, Inc., YMCA of Eastern Union County, Capital District YMCA, and YMCA of the USA.

Austin's wealth of experience in diversity and inclusion, HR support, life coaching, and organizational effectiveness make their a valuable asset in any organization.

Lisa A. Austin, PHR, FCA, Certified Life Coach, has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Management from Cabrini University. Lisa A. Austin, PHR, FCA / also holds a Certificate in Human Resources Management from Villanova University. Furthermore, Lisa has obtained several additional certifications throughout their career, including being a Fascinate Certified Advisor from How to Fascinate Inc. in 2022, completing the Jay Shetty Certification School through the Association for Coaching (AC) in 2021, and obtaining a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education in 2021. Additionally, Lisa holds a Professional Human Resources certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) since 1998.