Lisa Lawless

Lisa Lawless has a robust professional background in higher education, currently serving as the Assistant Director for Outreach & Advocacy at Illinois State University since August 2006. In this role, Lisa manages the University-wide Persistence Committee, focusing on academic support for students and coordinating initiatives across various university departments. Prior roles include Senior Coordinator and Coordinator at University College, where responsibilities included overseeing first-year transition courses, developmental math programs, and academic advising for undergraduate students. Prior to Illinois State University, Lisa was the Assistant Director of Greek Affairs at Kansas State University, managing a large Greek community. Lisa holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from Northern Illinois University, a Master of Education in College Student Counseling from James Madison University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marquette University.