Lysa Ratliff

Lysa Ratliff serves as the Chief Executive Officer of KABOOM!, leading efforts to eliminate playspace inequity since October 2015. Prior to this role, Lysa held various significant positions, including Senior Director of Resource Development at Save the Children US and multiple senior roles at Habitat for Humanity International, where Lysa successfully managed large budgets and led initiatives that significantly exceeded fundraising goals. Lysa’s career also includes experience in public relations at MCI WorldCom and account management at UPS, contributing to a strong foundation in marketing and communications. Lysa holds a Master's degree in International Management and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing Communications from the University of Maryland, and has completed executive education programs at Emory University and the American Express Leadership Academy.