Mj-Lel Lisa Sorce

Lisa Sorce, MJ-LEL, has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. Lisa most recently held the position of Faculty Lecturer at San Diego State University starting in August 2023. Prior to that, Lisa served as the Director of Human Resources & Administrative Services at Padre Dam Municipal Water District from December 2012 to the present. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing various functions such as human resources, safety/risk management, information systems, and communications.

Before joining Padre Dam, Lisa held the position of Director of Human Resources: Compensation, Benefits & Internal Auditing at Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp for 14 years, starting in October 1998. During their tenure, they supported over 6,000 employees in multiple states and played a key role in developing and implementing salary ranges and compensation strategies.

Earlier in their career, Lisa worked as a Claims Production Supervisor at FPA Medical Management, Inc from February 1997 to October 1998. Lisa directed the operations of claims processing units and successfully implemented a software program that resulted in significant cost savings. Lisa also gained experience in Member Services at Aetna US Healthcare, where they served as a Team Lead from August 1994 to February 1997. In this role, they focused on maintaining efficient call resolution and provided training to staff members on the usage of systems.

Overall, Lisa Sorce's work experience showcases their expertise in human resources, leadership, and operations management.

Lisa Sorce, MJ-LEL, obtained their Masters of Jurisprudence in Labor & Employment Law from Tulane University Law School in the years 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Strengths Based Business Management from Bellevue University, from 2006 to 2008.

In addition to their educational background, Lisa Sorce has acquired several certifications in the field of human resources. Lisa obtained the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) certificate from HRCI in October 2020. Furthermore, they earned the IPMA - SCP certification from the International Public Management Association -Human Resources in September 2014. In June 2001, Lisa Sorce received both the HRCI-PHR certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute and the SHRM-SCP certification from the Society of Human Resource Management.