Lisa Zhu has extensive experience in human resources, starting in 1993 as an International Liaison for PDV USA, Inc. Lisa then went on to work as a Human Resource Coordinator at Renaissance New York Hotel, followed by a role as Manager, General Affairs at REDAC, Inc. In 2001, Lisa became the Assistant Director of Professional Services at the School of Communication Arts, where they led outreach efforts and taught courses. From 2003 to 2007, they served as the Staff Development Manager at East Coast Migrant Head Start. Lisa then joined PathStone Corporation as Senior Vice President, where they set policies and oversaw HR operations for 600 employees across multiple states. In 2012, they moved to The Aspen Institute, initially serving as Vice President of Human Resources, before assuming the role of Vice President of Human Resources & Facilities, overseeing HR functions for multiple offices. Lisa's most recent position is as the Vice President of Human Resources at Hostelling International USA (HI USA), a role they have held since 2019.
Lisa Zhu has a Master of Arts degree in Liberal Studies and Cross-Cultural Studies from North Carolina State University. Lisa also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Comparative Literature from Binghamton University, which they earned between 1989 and 1993. Additionally, Lisa has completed coursework at the Instituto Internacional, although no specific degree is mentioned. Lisa also has experience in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, gained through studies at the St. John Fisher University's Center for Community Engagement. It is not mentioned whether Lisa has obtained any specific certifications, although they are affiliated with the HR Certification Institute - HRCI and holds the SPHR certification.